In Upper West, one of our class pets is the Madagascar hissing cockroaches. Like all animals, they reproduce. When Mr. Dave ordered them, he put a little note on the bottom of the paper that they should all be one gender. But they gave him one male and three females. So, of course, they reproduced....Read More
On Monday we had a History lesson. It was on the Homo Erectus. They were the first animals to control fire. So far of all of our history lessons it is our closest extinct relative. In Collaborative Science we learned about profile maps, and we drew them. On Wednesday we were supposed to have art...Read More
Early childhood lessons this week included many works in Practical Life. The students cut velcro fruits and vegetables using a wooden slicer and cutting board. We also rolled napkins, used a turkey baster, and sorted silverware. All of these works strengthen and lengthen concentration as well as refine fine motor control. They are helpful to...Read More
“The land is where our roots are. The children must be taught to feel and live in harmony with the Earth.” -Dr. Maria Montessori We have adjusted and are working in peace with our new cohorted communities. There is a constant “work hum” throughout the classroom and the children are thriving. As teachers, this puts...Read More
Early childhood lessons this week included many works in Practical Life. The students cut velcro fruits and vegetables using a wooden slicer and cutting board. We also rolled napkins, used a turkey baster, and sorted silverware. All of these works strengthen and lengthen concentration as well as refine fine motor control. They are helpful...Read More
Every teacher hopes for a joyful classroom! We strive every day to provide a prepared Montessori environment that is joyful and meaningful to the students. Just look at the joy on their faces! These children get excited to do practical life work such as scrubbing, pouring and dusting! Next week we will make pumpkin muffins...Read More
