In Upper, we went on an in-class gemstone dig, identified which gems we found, and researched and wrote about them. In History, we dove into the lineage of humans. In Biology, students studied living organisms, plant root structures, and 6th years studied the pelvis bones (it went as well as expected). In Math, students practiced...Read More
This week, we opened the Writing shelf and introduced the Metal Inset Frames. This classic Montessori material is foundational and allows the child to strengthen fine motor skills and pencil grip in preparation for writing. We also began a new Science Unit, Trees and Leaves. Works include matching leaves, sorting types, 3-part nomenclature cards, writing...Read More
We continue to move forward with new lessons and continue to build our classroom community. Montessori education focuses on the whole child, so while we have academic lessons, we also work just as diligently on peer interactions and conflict resolution. The Wood County Parks visited us on Tuesday in coordination with our Botany Unit. We...Read More
Fall is among us! Our new science unit this week was all about apples! We learned about parts of an apple, different kinds of apples, and tasted a red delicious, golden delicious, granny smith, and gala apple. Thank you to the families who donated apples to this unit! We also painted an apple on the...Read More
We continue to move forward with new lessons and continue to build our classroom community. Montessori education focuses on the whole child, so while we have academic lessons, we also work just as diligently on peer interactions and conflict resolution. The Wood County Parks visited us on Tuesday. In coordination with our Botany Unit, we...Read More
“The attention of little children is continually being drawn to one thing or another on their walks. They stop to observe and admire things they see. They are like explorers. This is a preparation for the adaptation to the environment.” -Maria Montessori We’re so lucky to be right next to the slippery elm trail and...Read More
