This week we introduced Tangrams for our Math Unit. This work challenges students’ spatial awareness to use 7 specific shapes to create and fit into specific structures. This work allows students to use what they have learned about geometry and problem-solving skills. We have also added to our Word Study shelf with Homonyms. These are...Read More

Happy February! We heard the groundhog saw his shadow and predicted 6 more weeks of winter weather! So we continued some winter art by using saltwater to paint a snowflake design on paper. We also introduced paper punching on the art shelf combining fine motor and shapes for collage work! Our beautiful bell table now...Read More

We introduced how to identify nouns in our classroom environment, and it is always fun to watch what students notice and write on their lists!  In practical life, we demonstrated banana slicing, using a special slicer.  Students could prepare this food and then enjoy eating.  Also in practical life, we introduced yarn snipping and the...Read More

This week, we’ve started preparing for Student-Led Conferences! Each day, students take a little time to get ready so they feel confident and excited to share their learning with you. They can’t wait to show you all they’ve accomplished! In addition, we are working on Egypt geography through 3-D map making, working on Literature Circle,...Read More

We have reached the second month into the 2025 year already! With only a few months of the school year left, there are still many units for the students to be presented with and to explore! This week students were given a new history lesson along with new geography lessons. In regards to the newly...Read More

  We have reached the second month into the 2025 year already! With only a few months of the school year left, there are still many units for the students to be presented with and to explore! This week students were given a new history lesson along with new geography lessons. In regards to the...Read More

Celebrating Chinese New Year this week was a focus in Early Childhood!  We created dragon masks and tails and had a special parade throughout the school with our West classroom and Toddler classroom friends. Our beautiful light table was introduced to the classroom. This work allows children to explore color and shape and how light refraction...Read More

This week our new geography study was about “my city and my state.” We discussed what cities we live in, what city our school is in, and what makes up a city. While studying the State of Ohio, we learned about the state symbols, flag, and what makes our State unique. We added the thick line cards...Read More

We ended the first month of the year with a big chill, but we are staying warm in the classrooms with activities, lessons, and new work.  We introduced a new science unit on the weather.  Maria Montessori believed that it was important to spark the imagination of the 6-9 year old to open up the...Read More

This week was a bit different as much of our time was spent on testing. While testing isn’t always the most exciting part of learning, it’s a valuable tool that helps us understand student progress and areas for growth. Apologies if your children came home a little stir-crazy! Outside of testing, we kicked off an...Read More