Category: Latest Posts

  1. Hot Topic: Homework

    Homework policies are one of the topics being highlighted at the American Montessori Conference in Philadelphia today.  What are your thoughts about the homework assignments and/or activities that you did as a child?  How are they different or similar to those your child has experienced?  What are your thoughts on homework and its benefits or… Continue Reading »
  2. Sure-Fire Ways to Get the Most Out of Sharing Night

    We are so excited to have you join us tomorrow, Tuesday, March 10 for Children’s Sharing Night.  Sharing night offers you an opportunity to see the classroom through your child’s eyes. Rather than focusing on the list of what not to do on sharing night, e.g. don’t prompt your child, avoid generalizing praise, don’t correct… Continue Reading »
  3. Ms. Kathy’s Music Class

    The Music Program is back in full swing following my extensive rotator cuff surgery in December.  I really missed doing the holiday songs all the classes and I had prepared, and I appreciated so much how all the teachers rose to the occasion!  I was deeply touched and uplifted by all your emails, cards, gifts,… Continue Reading »
  4. Primary 2 Blog Post

    Hello Primary II Families! January is typically a turning point in the Montessori classroom, a time where you can really see and feel that the children have “normalized.”  This is a term Maria Montessori used to describe the goal a teacher works so hard to achieve, when she is able to say, “the children are… Continue Reading »
  5. Primary 1 Blog Post

    Hello parents!  Welcome to 2015!!  Already February!!  We will continue our Human Body unit in February.  Some time near the end of Feb we will go to Sci-Quest science Museum for a field trip.  We will let you know the date soon.  Special thanks to Jenny and Jane for sending all info to parents on… Continue Reading »