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 […]
Category: Montessori
Creating Autumn Art
Rain barrel for canvas and peach and oak leaves are the medium.
Day of the Dead Altar
We have begun preparing our Day of the Dead Altar.
Cleaning up is fun
Respecting your environment is a basic tenet of Montessori teaching. But who knew cleaning things could be so fun, especially when you do it with friends?
Mandala Art
Our students have been learning about mandalas, and set out making some of their own using pastels, watercolor and some other media. Yes, mandalas are more than the sand that we see on display! Play the video to see some of the results.
Manipulation and Invented Spelling at work
This morning several students were independently working on writing & spelling activities. It is fantastic seeing these expressions of Maria Montessori’s own observations from over 100 years ago. In her book The Montessori Method she describes how while spoken language is a social instrument of humans, so it is that “written language may be considered in […]