In Spark this week, the learners continued studying Zoology. They focused on habitats with a book, a sorting lesson, and a cut-and-paste activity where they had to sort different animals to their habitat. They used classification and organization skills as well as fine motor skills such as cutting to complete these works. […]
In Spark this week, the learners jumped right back into their lessons. The start of a new session brings new lessons to the studio and the learners were excited to learn all about them. A few popular works this week have been crushing eggshells with a mortar and pestle and learning how to use a […]
KICKING OFF SESSION 5 Discovery Eagles returned with enthusiasm, and kicked off the session with an important discussion about creating goals for their future selves. Inspired by Gladys West’s story of leaving her farm town to become the inventor of the Global Positioning System, the Eagles thought of their most important goals. After setting their […]
In Spark this week, it was noted that some tables and chairs were “wiggly” and with the presentation of how to use different screwdrivers, the learners took ownership of this task in the studio. They demonstrated great care of their space by making sure the tables and chairs in the studio are being well taken […]
QUEST This week in Discovery, learners put their deep dive research on display for their Global Expo Exhibition. Challenges arose due to inclement weather that caused the group to shift plans and use the time available to prepare for the Global Expo. With limited time to display their work, the learners had many opportunities to […]
In Quest this session, Discovery Eagles have been on a geographical exploration of the world, getting their Ascent passports stamped as they travel from continent to continent, discovering new lands and cultures. These Quest days have led to exploring beadwork in Africa, building Igloos in Antarctica, and creating Rangoli in Asia. After traveling to six […]
Montessori classrooms are rooted in a strong emphasis on peace and treating each other with respect. Conflicts, and how they are navigated, play an important role in establishing these roots. In the studio, a conflict comes in many forms; perhaps it’s a clash of interest among friends, or a struggle over a difference of opinion, […]
In Session 3, the heroes of Discovery were commissioned to redesign a mural on campus. They completed daily rounds of verbal feedback and found inspiration both on their campus and in their city. The first step of their design process was to identify the area and get familiar with the space. Afterwards, they created a […]
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.” — Cicero In the Montessori environment, lessons on grace and courtesy are vital at every level. These lessons go beyond the common “please” and “thank you” by demonstrating empathy and courtesy as integral life skills. Gratitude is one of the […]
Montessori started a shift in education by thinking about movement differently. When observing any Montessori environment you will notice a lot of movement throughout the studio as this is an integral part of the Montessori environment. When our bodies are in motion, we are connected to the environment around us. Our minds cannot be […]
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