Highland Montessori School

Music Takes the Stage

- March 1, 2015 | March 1, 2015 - rickweller comment

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,…

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Chinese New Year

- February 28, 2015 | March 1, 2015 - rickweller comment

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…

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Happy Valentine’s Day

- February 13, 2015 | March 1, 2015 - rickweller comment

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]…

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January Ink Art

- January 26, 2015 | March 1, 2015 - rickweller comment

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.…

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Even when it’s cold outside

- January 9, 2015 - rickweller comment

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…

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Fall Fun

- December 2, 2014 - rickweller comment

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.…

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You Shop, HMS Benefits

- December 1, 2014 - rickweller comment

[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…

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Creating Autumn Art

- November 25, 2014 | November 26, 2014 - rickweller comment

Rain barrel for canvas and peach and oak leaves are the medium.

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Halloween 2014

- October 31, 2014 | October 31, 2014 - rickweller comment

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…

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Day of the Dead Altar

- October 30, 2014 | October 31, 2014 - rickweller comment

We have begun preparing our Day of the Dead Altar. [caption id="attachment_1582" align="aligncenter" width="300"] We will have our Day of the Dead celebration on Monday.[/caption]

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Cleaning up is fun

- October 28, 2014 | October 29, 2014 - rickweller comment

[caption id="attachment_1575" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Cleaning up after art[/caption] 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? [caption…

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Mandala Art

- September 23, 2014 | July 7, 2018 - rickweller comment

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…