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We’ve seen it again and again–the young child of just 1 or 2 years old who really, REALLY wants to read. They eagerly watch the older children in our classroom. They look at picture books and say they they are reading. All of our little students are so eager to read books, but it takes […]
The path had begun years ago, but COVID expedited our emphasis on spending time on our playground.
Visitors to HMS know that our playground is a special place. We love our shade trees, flowering shrubs, the playhouse, playscape, the mud box and the “stage” (photo, right). We eat lunch outdoors and watch the squirrels and grackles watching us. While our classroom has a fair amount of structure, our playground subscribes to what […]
On weekdays our students come to school to work. On Saturday, their parents came to work–and great things happened: a bigger garden, a new playhouse, an outdoor water filter, cleaned and sealed decks, and new tree stumps. Good times!
An often overlooked aspect of the Montessori Method is the control of error built into many Montessori works. The design of the work is such that the child learns from their mistakes. By so doing, the child must work through corrections until success is achieved. After repetition of these tasks, the young child is able […]
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, […]
This post is nice description of some of the things you can look for as your little student develops: http://www.dailymontessori.com/sensitive-periods/montessori-sensitive-periods/
So Montessori http://www.thekidcounselor.com/articles/10-things-not-to-say-to-your-kids
Smooth first day drop off can be extended to the whole year! http://mariamontessori.com/mm/?p=2121
Interesting article. However, has anyone done research on the benefits of the Montessori method of “writing before reading”? I bet they’ll be amazed. http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/05/29/153927743/small-change-in-reading-to-preschoolers-can-help-disadvantaged-kids-catch-up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MwuS377MpE&feature=share