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…
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…
Amazon Smiles & HMS
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…
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! [caption id="attachment_1886" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Large Cat Gathering[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1889" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Emerging from the…
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,…
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…
Happy Valentine’s Day
At HMS, we are celebrating love by sharing these student-made Valentines. Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! [caption id="attachment_1793" align="aligncenter" width="300"] A Community Valentine[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1789" align="aligncenter" width="300"] A 2 year old making a Valentine's collage.[/caption]…
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.…
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…
You Shop, HMS Benefits
[caption id="attachment_1750" align="alignright" width="300"] Many of the new books at HMS were purchased either off of our Amazon Wish List or through funds provided by the Amazon Associates program. THANK YOU![/caption] For Small Hands When…
Creating Autumn Art
Rain barrel for canvas and peach and oak leaves are the medium.