Practical Life activities are for the children to learn everyday life skills.  In the Lower Elementary rooms, students apply what they learned in the Early Childhood classrooms and take care of their environment with classroom jobs.  The classroom jobs/responsibilities are chosen by each child and change bi-weekly.  Examples of jobs include table washers, trash helpers,...Read More

  We began our new science unit this week, Apples! Our students had the opportunity to sort and label different varieties of apples while exploring their nomenclature. Students also had the chance to taste and vote on their favorite apple variety! We also introduced ‘changing a toilet paper roll’ and floor-sweeping for practical life exercises...Read More

  Fall is here! With the weather change and the attempt to get students outside as much as possible, please check the weather every morning before school. In past years, some families have found it helpful to keep a pair of waterproof boots at school throughout the week.   We will be going outside even in...Read More

Fall is here! With the weather change and the attempt to get students outside as much as possible, please check the weather every morning before school. In past years, some families have found it helpful to keep a pair of waterproof boots at school throughout the week.   We will be going outside even in a...Read More

This week, students studied Stellar Nucleosynthesis in Science. Students have also been presenting their science projects. It was a lot of fun, and their work was awe-inspiring! Students have been working on prokaryotes, botany, or cells for biology. In Geometry, students are working angles. In math, they are working on factors and multiples. Grammar jumped...Read More

Leaves and Trees was our new science unit this week! We studied and identified parts of a tree and parts of a leaf. We learned about how trees grow week while exploring many art extensions,  including leaf rubbings, leaf prints, and using Q-tips to paint a fall tree. We are observing the season of Fall...Read More

This week our class continued to work on Practical Life Skills. In Montessori, Practical Life skills help to develop motor control and coordination. It also helps to develop independence, concentration, and a sense of responsibility. This sponge work activity helps prepare toddlers to work with pencils by strengthening their fine motor muscles in their fingers...Read More

   For our science unit this year we’re working on the Universe Studies. Monday we learned about things like the life cycle of a star, supernovas, and neutron stars. Ms. Kristine showed us how to make a quadrant. A quadrant is a scientific instrument used to measure angles. Students used straws, paper, yarn, and a...Read More

  Hello, families! This week Mike McMaster from the Wood County Historical Museum taught us about Native American History in our local area. Ms. Kristine continued to share her work on Native American History as well. We learned about the French and Indian War, the Indian Citizenship Law, and the massacre at Wounded Knee. We...Read More

Hello, families! This week Mike McMaster from the Wood County Historical Museum taught us about Native American History in our local area. Ms. Kristine continued to share her work on Native American History as well. We learned about the French and Indian War, the Indian Citizenship Law, and the massacre at Wounded Knee. We also...Read More