Flowers for May
We have welcomed the month of May with much seasonal flair – brightly colored flowers have made their appearance and many of our lessons. The children look forward to these […]
Lots to Share!
“Oh, how cute!” “I just love these!” “These are the best shelves ever!” “Oh, these are beautiful!” are just some exclamations heard throughout the classroom as the children explored new […]
Looking Back to Begin Anew
How fortunate we are to have had some vacation time over the last week. Spring Break is always refreshing as the days are brighter, the air is warmer, and the […]
“Practice Makes Progress”
Thanks to our classroom assistant who has been been helping us remember this important aphorism: Practice makes progress. What wise words to encourage our students (and ourselves)! I think the […]
Signs of Spring
We are always sure to look for signs of spring… The children listened attentively to this story of how Pussy Willows got their name. How delicately they explored the branches […]
Montessori Maslenitsa
Brightly colored scarves, long dresses, the sound of accordions playing traditional Russian tunes, children singing… all against the backdrop of a Montessori school! What a gift to be given opportunities […]
Purple Violet Vinegar
One our teachers knows a lot about wildflowers and recently took us on an outdoor expedition to find various types. What fun we had! Wild purple violets grow prolifically just […]
Back from Spring Break
After a week long spring break, we are back in the classroom and have been busy all the while! Mother’s Day preparations have already begun and we have still been […]
Australian Aboriginal Dot Painting
Since our return from last week’s Spring Break, we have been continuing our continent studies and learning about Australia. One activity the children have been introduced to is an Australian […]
A Different Kind of Week
All is well – we simply had to adjust to having a snow day, followed by having a two-hour delay, followed by me having to leave early the next day […]
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