Today’s blog comes to us from Ms. Alissa, for whom modeling is a core component of the guide’s work within the Montessori classroom. In the Montessori classroom, we model what we want the children to do. This sounds simple and obvious, we show the children through lessons how to use the materials and how to […]
Our International Day of Peace celebration this year was a beautiful and heartfelt collaboration with songs and readings, culminating in the creation of a beautiful Tree of Peace, built from recycled and donated materials in the style of the Mexican Olive Tree. The Upper Elementary class was inspired by the component parts of the tree […]
It is such a sweet sound to hear “Thank you, Gwandma” from my two year old granddaughter, especially when it is without any prompting. We have gently reminded her to add a ‘thank you’ and modeled this act of gratitude so many times that now it is almost a reflex reaction. I am pleased when […]
There’s something magical about the relationship between a grandparent and grandchild that makes it such a unique blessing. “Grandchildren are the crowning glory and ultimate delight of old age, and parents are the pride of their children.” Proverbs 17:6 This magic was officially recognized in the United States in 1979, when then-President Jimmy Carter named the first […]
We have been having a wonderful time at our Potluck Picnics, visiting with returning families and getting to know new families. The potlucks are the first of many opportunities for parents and students to build class bonds and start creating friendships that can last a lifetime. Parents have been bringing delicious dishes to share, including salads, […]
After school activities are an important part of the educational experience and we are pleased to announce that we offer a wide variety of activities for students to choose from! We have soccer, art, and music available throughout the week for ages 3 and up. Super Soccer Stars (Register at texas.supersoccerstars.com) Soccer I (ages 3-6) […]
I so enjoy the first day of school. Seeing all the bright, shining faces of students eager to learn and grow is a blessing that I am thankful for each year. For students (and sometimes parents) who have gotten into the looser routines of summer, starting a new school year can be a difficult change […]
One thing I have promised to do this summer is to spend more time outdoors with my beautiful granddaughters. I have been blessed to witness their joy—an unbridled sense of awestruck wonder—many times this past year: I saw it the first time Lucy held a rose petal to her nose; I glimpsed it in Georgia’s […]
On Friday, we welcomed many of of our former students home again to see old friends, make new ones, and visit the teachers and classrooms that had a formative effect on their futures. We are so proud of the many amazing things our alums are accomplishing and we asked them all to take a little […]
As a guide, we have to continue to challenge our students by presenting fun work with longer sequences of steps. For the older children who have mastered lots of the work and are prepared to transition to Primary, multi-step work is a good introduction to the tasks they will handle once they move up. Here, […]
