We began the week with a new math unit about time. Children learn time on the hour and half-hour as they explore analog and digital clock faces. In Practical Life we added tools such as a garlic press or juicer to transfer water from one to one. Wood polishing was also added to the shelf....Read More
This year in Geography, we have traveled around the globe stopping in Antarctica, the Arctic Circle and now South America. We are learning about the countries, flags, animals, and biomes of the continent to our south. South America not only houses some of the driest areas of the world, but some of the wettest, such...Read More
This week, we are exploring fractions on the Math Unit Shelf. The younger students will start with a whole and practice drawing, writing and reading fractions from 1/2 through 1/10. As the student grasps the concept of what a fraction is, they start discovering 4/4 is equal to 1 whole and 1/2 is equal to...Read More
The toddler classroom has been busy learning about following directions and small steps in a recipe while improving their fine motor skills and concentration while making delicious strawberry pancakes.Read More
We began our noun study work – the Farm! Students use this beautiful, engaging work to label different nouns as they set up their own farm. Sensorial brought us two new units! We introduced bell matching, an excellent way for students to train the ear to recognize matching notes throughout the C scale. Students also had the opportunity...Read More
This week, we had many new practical life and sensorial works! In practical life, the braid board was introduced to learn how to use three strands of rope to make a braid. Our new unit was all about exploring nuts and bolts as children used their hands and fingers to twist. Geo-boards were also added...Read More
Students had a wonderful time at the sleepover this week! Thank you so much for your donations. We will be celebrating Pi Day next week on March 14th! It is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi). Pi Day is observed on March 14 (the 3rd month) since 3, 1, and 4 are...Read More
This week, we are exploring fractions on the Math Unit Shelf. The younger students will start with a whole and practice drawing, writing and reading fractions from 1/2 through 1/10. As the student grasps the concept of what a fraction is, they start discovering 4/4 is equal to 1 whole and 1/2 is equal to...Read More
Happy Montessori Education Week! This week was filled with school spirit and all about showing appreciation for the wonderful people within the MSBG community from the staff, parents, and to the students.This special week kicked off by having a school wide assembly to show how much MSBG rocks. On Tuesday, students expressed appreciation to their...Read More
Happy Montessori Education Week! Our class enjoyed all the daily festivities as we celebrated our school and everyone who helps to make it what it is! This week we created peace people that represent each one of us in our class community. These are displayed in our peace corner around the globe as we celebrate with...Read More
