This week we began with a new math unit, Money. Lessons included learning the names and values of coins and bills while integrating real money and cooperative games. The Snake game was also introduced to the math shelf, teaching linear counting, reinforcing the exchanging procedure and preparing the child for addition. The exploration of Pressure...Read More
It’s been a busy week! The students were given many new unit lessons. Our newest Math unit is graphing. Younger students were given lessons on graphs, including the pictograph, bar graph, and the circle graph. Older students were shown how to plot a coordinate. Activities on the shelf will allow them to explore this concept further. We have...Read More
Our class has been enjoying the warmer weather this week! As Spring weather approaches, we introduced the rainstick as a soothing sound in the peace corner. Building a rock cairn was also introduced as a calming activity to reflect on one’s journey and travels. Our new math unit was all about addition. Students used a variety...Read More
It’s been a busy week! The students were given many new unit lessons. Our newest Math unit is graphing. Younger students were given lessons on graphs, including the pictograph, bar graph, and the circle graph. Older students were shown how to plot a coordinate. Activities on the shelf will allow them to explore this concept further. We have...Read More
We can’t believe it is March already! This week we had a new science unit all about rocks and minerals. Students discovered a variety of rock types and their characteristics. Practical Life lessons included polishing wooden objects and learning how to fasten toggles on the dressing frame. Our food preparation this week was preparing and eating...Read More
We hope you enjoyed Montessori Education Week last week! This week has been a return to our typical schedule, with new units being introduced and continual progression through all curricular areas. We have introduced our unit on Simple Machines onto our Science shelf, leading to many hands-on experiments throughout the classroom. The children are learning about...Read More
This week, our toddlers began experiencing the early signs of spring both inside and outside the classroom. Indoors, the children observed birds and bunnies visiting outside our window and were excited to notice something new in their environment. They watched the animals with great curiosity, practicing observation and developing an appreciation for nature. Outdoors, the...Read More
We hope you enjoyed Montessori Education Week last week! This week has been a return to our typical schedule, with new units being introduced and continual progression through all curricular areas. We have introduced our unit on Simple Machines onto our Science shelf, leading to many hands-on experiments throughout the classroom. The children are learning about...Read More
