In addition to our already-existing Associates program, and other ways to support Highland Montessori, we are now registered with Amazon Smiles. This program allows you to choose a charity of your choice to receive 0.5% of your Amazon purchase price, at no extra cost to you. We hope you’ll choose HMS.
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The Large Mammals are Back
Yesterday, the large mammals emerged from their winter in the shed. The animals and students all had a lot of fun!
Music Takes the Stage
Not that we needed further proof, but these videos make it clear that we love Mrs Laura and her effect on our children. We were treated this spontaneous compilation on the playground two weeks ago. (“I like, I like, I like, the Earth, the Earth! Louder!”) I_Like_the_Earth from Highland Montessori School on Vimeo. And this week, a different group of students […]
Chinese New Year
Some old friends came to visit us on Friday to teach us about Chinese New Year. We welcomed in the new year with a lion dance and eating oranges. In a couple of years we are looking forward to all of the calm, creative, thoughtful and perservering children who are born this year, the Year of the […]
Happy Valentine’s Day
At HMS, we are celebrating love by sharing these student-made Valentines. Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone!
January Ink Art
This month, our students have been busy creating artwork using black ink drawings as a base. Check out this video to see some of the results. January Ink Art from Highland Montessori School on Vimeo. Enjoy!
Even when it’s cold outside
At HMS, we are dedicated to the physical development of the child. Yes, we are a school and we want our little scholars read, write, add, subtract and get along with others. Academic, emotional and physical growth are all interwoven. And so, we go out for playtime and run and scream and jump. Everyday. Even when […]
Fall Fun
While our Red Oak doesn’t seem willing to put on the bright display that it provided last year (see bottom photo) at least it has lots of leaves, which means lots of fall fun on the playground. (see how our students were creative with peach leaves last week)
You Shop, HMS Benefits
For Small Hands When you shop online at For Small Hands, Highland Montessori can benefit. This site has Montessori-inspired children’s products including tools, instruments, crafts and many more gift ideas. When you check out, you will be asked “Do you want to credit a school?” Enter our code: 395140. Since we are new to their system, […]
Creating Autumn Art
Rain barrel for canvas and peach and oak leaves are the medium.
Halloween 2014
This morning, the HMS playground was full of activity and strange creatures. There were ghosts, a Wild Thing, Transformers, Cinderella a witch, some superheroes, a Mutant Turtle and several species of animals! This video shows most of them. HMS Halloween 2014 from Highland Montessori School on Vimeo. And here is a snippet from the Costume Parade. Enjoy, […]
Day of the Dead Altar
We have begun preparing our Day of the Dead Altar.