Author Archives for Jennifer

Toddler II January Blog

As a toddler teacher, it has been my pleasure to watch my students grow since they were 18-months old and just beginning to really communicate. Within a year they learn to take on new responsibilities. All 2 1/2 and 3-year old children take turns to prepare the class snack in the morning. Also they help me… Continue Reading »

Alabama Accountability Act

Dear MSH Families, You may have heard that MSH is a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) and can receive donations to fund school tuition for eligible students zoned for failing schools in our community. The Alabama Accountability Act allows taxpayers to donate a portion of their Alabama state income taxes to qualified SGOs so that economically… Continue Reading »

Gifts of Grace and Courtesy

Two incredibly important gifts we give to children are the gifts of grace and courtesy. It is often called “the invisible curriculum” in the Montessori classroom. There are no specific materials to teach it, but it is integrated throughout the Montessori curriculum and classroom. Visitors to MSH are often shocked at how well-behaved the students… Continue Reading »

Primary II – Ms. Monica and Ms. Sarah

Dear Primary II Families, This time of year can be so hectic!  We wanted to take this opportunity to reach out to all of you in order to relay some helpful information regarding next week.  As most of you know, our music teacher, Ms. Kathy, went in for surgery last week and will not be… Continue Reading »

Primary III — Ms. Shree, Ms. Kelly, & Ms. Verena

We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. In the month of November, we learned about trees, leaves and why they change colors, Thanksgiving tradition, and the continent of Asia. We will continue learning about Asia in December, too. Children enjoyed making and sharing fruit salad. Thanksgiving Feast was so much fun. Thank you very… Continue Reading »