While the students continue to master the math process and move on to new individualized lessons, we have also introduced a new math unit. We are learning about fractions. The students enjoy working with our fraction metal insets. They are also investigating fractions with number lines, comparing fractions and equivalencies, story problems, adding/subtracting and reducing fractions. This is one of...Read More
The students had a lot of fun participating in Montessori Education Week. It is always a comfort to see children enjoying books and reading. On Wednesday, in collaboration with the theme of reading for this week, the students watched a virtual reading from author Alice Walker. She read her book Sweet People Everywhere, which is...Read More
We would like to thank everyone who met with us for conferences. Being able to go over your child’s progress within the classroom is something very important to not only the teachers, but the parents as well. This opportunity also informs parents of the learning experiences their child has been given throughout the past couple...Read More
We celebrated Valentine’s Day in our classrooms on Monday. Wow! We alphabetized our valentine’s, delivered them, we did some math riddles, and had an afternoon full of activities. Our students walked home with a bag full of goodies. We hope that they felt the love! We have a short week but we did introduce a...Read More
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 was MSBG’s 100th Day of School. In the Lower Elementary classrooms, there were several activities that the students took part in. These activities included: alphabetizing 100 sight words, completing 100 math facts, categorizing 100 words, sitting silently for 100 seconds, building a structure with 100 Legos, and making 100 snowflakes after...Read More
We can not believe it is February already. This school year is flying and the students are busy. We are preparing and looking forward to conferences with you in the next couple of weeks. This is a great time to discuss your child’s progress as well as any questions or concerns that you may have....Read More
This week students had the opportunity to learn about a new word study unit covering synonyms. Through this unit students learn that synonyms are words that have a similar meaning. On the word study shelf, students have the opportunity to explore activities and learn about many words that are synonyms. Prior to learning about synonyms,...Read More
January has been a peaceful month. The students returned from Winter Break remembering the routines and working diligently. They have become very normalized and we are happy to see them working and learning. Each day they make a plan for the day and get straight to work. Most will choose a work from each subject...Read More
In history, we are exploring Native American cultures. On our shelves, we have realistic props that give students a tactile and visual sense of important topics-from replicas of a tepee and a canoe to an authentically detailed totem pole. Students are learning where the tribes were located, what tools they made, what their shelter was...Read More
Welcome back from break and to 2022! We hope you all enjoyed your time with family and were able to stay healthy. The students were excited to share some of their experiences and activities with us. They were also excited for our new unit on the Zoology shelf. We are exploring with the next group...Read More
