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Category: Success
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!
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.
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.
Children spill things
In case you didn’t know… children spill things! Of course, this is not shocking news to anyone. However, children are also drawn to an orderly, clean environment. All too often we act like it’s a surprise when a child spills something. Whether it’s a cup of water, a jar of paint or a bowl of […]
Order and the Montessori child
We’ve noticed a trend spreading among our students this spring. A couple of months ago, the maps (USA, world and continents) were very popular. There almost wasn’t enough floor-space at times. As these things go, the interest in maps waned a bit, but recently several children have been found organizing the pieces by color, more […]
Making Stepping Stones
Our art teacher, Dorte, is on Day #3 of working with the kids to make stepping stones to put on our playground. This is a beautiful example of the kids learning about process and order through their work at school.