Special thanks to a parent volunteer for coming on Friday to help our young students carve some special, spooky HMS pumpkins. We learned a lot about seeds, being careful and “pumpkin goo.”
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Painting Glass
Last week, we installed a “Painting Glass” on the playground. This lets our young students be creative in a fun environment. They are able to use large brushes and, when done, wet the glass and squeegee off the paint–a lesson on the temporary nature of life’s moments.
Skull Washing
One of the domains of a Montessori classroom is Practical Life, in which students learn and practice day-to-day skills such as pouring, buttoning, sorting, cleaning and more. One such skill is washing objects. To go with the season, our current washing work is a skull. This morning Khuloud demonstrated the steps involved (see photo below). Parents, […]
Art Treasures
Today in Art, several of our older students began making a map of their very own island! First, the young artists heard a story for inspiration… Then they discussed some ideas for their own island… And then they designed their own islands. There may be treasures or docks or some obstacles to avoid. Who knows what we’ll […]
Working in our classroom, and on the playground
After the long weekend, our young scholars came right back to work, enjoying all of their surroundings.
Ms Laura is back
This week Ms Laura came back to join us. Here are some pictures of some of our youngest greeting her violin with awe and care, and listening intently to a familiar tune played by Ms Laura. Our students also practiced clapping rhythms and moving along with the music.
We’re Back!
After a summer break, this week we’re back at school to find that the school has less walls! We’re enjoying working in our large classroom.
Our works go on
Maria Montessori referred to the learning materials as “works,” in reference to the activity involved and how movement and learning are interconnected. Last week many Austinites rejoiced that “school’s out” but here at Highland Montessori we are still loving our works! No summer camps for our hard-working students… at least until the end of the […]
Surviving Storms
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this weekend’s storms. Aside from a very muddy playground, the weekend storms spared HMS. We are grateful to be on the high side of the ditch that runs beside school. Our only casualty was a young sycamore tree that was bent after Saturday and broken after Monday… In the […]
Learning about Conch Shells
This morning, one of our student’s mom came to visit and she brought some conch shells that they have collected. We learned that the shells are home to a snail that is an herbivore. When living in the ocean, they may be eaten by blue crabs, rays and some kinds of sharks. People can eat the […]
Springtime Strings
Last week, one of our students was leaving us, but first she wanted to give a concert with and for her friends. This was the lovely result. Highland Montessori School String Concert from Highland Montessori School on Vimeo. Special thanks to Mrs Laura for making this happen!
Investigating Nature
Throughout the fall, winter and spring, our students watched the plants grow on the playground–from little seedlings to leafy flowering stalks and finally seedpods! This week, we’ve brought some inside to investigate and learn science vocabulary.