Lessons from Nature
The last butterfly was released on Monday, May 8, nearly 4 weeks to the day after our teeny, tiny caterpillars arrived at school. This is a long span of time for our young students, and…
The Great Montessori Baking Unit
Yes! You read that right… we are studying desserts this spring! In search of a theme for activities that truly excite these young ones, what better than cakes, cookies, pies and ice cream! We came…
Unending Curiosity
"Little scientists" is a phrase often batted around. Its popularity is not a surprise to teachers of young children. Kids are inherently curious about everything around them. This winter at HMS has been no exception.…
Sugar and Spice and…
December is such an exciting month for so many reasons. After the change in weather after Thanksgiving, the children get so excited about the Holiday Season. So of course seasonal materials finds their way into…
Gratitude all around us
This month we are particularly grateful for our community. October and November have not at all been normal months for us, but with flexible teachers and parents, the kids have had a wonderful time. We…
We Love October
October brings not just the cooler weather, but we are finally settling in after the start of the school year. We get to go camping together. We enjoy the playground more and more. Of course,…
Freedom and discipline
One sunny afternoon last winter, our playground saw a group of children spontaneously gather each other for a game. Not just a simple imagination-type-game, but this group of children between the ages of 2 and…
The Instruments of Intelligence
Every August, after weeks of preparation by our wonderful teachers, we welcome returning students back to school. They return to a classroom with many of the materials they know well from last year, and some…
Stage of Life
Tucked in the back of our playground is a wonderful little spot. Some may call it a deck, but we call it "The Stage." One of its first uses back in 2013 was to stand…
Springtime means…
Springtime is always so much fun at HMS, both inside our classroom and outside on the playground. It means we can hang up our coats early in the day. It means the trees are getting…
Love is all around us
Today may be Valentine's Day, but we've been talking about it for several days already and no doubt it will last into next week. Here is a glimpse are saying and doing this week... At…
Last fall at our art table
Thought we'd stop by to share what's been happening at Antonia's art table (and easel) the last few months... Back in August and September, art was often outside in the shade. As the kids concentration improved…