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…
Pumpkin Carving
We had so much fun making our Jack-O-Lanterns this morning! It definitely takes a village of varied talents to accomplish carving 7 pumpkins in one morning. Above all, you need an amazing parent community. Many…
Our Community Camping Trip
The sun has set on another wonderful weekend together in nature. Those who know us know that we love the outdoors. From time to time we get the opportunity to extend that beyond our playground…
Does Montessori have boundaries?
One of the most-cited phrases used about a Montessori education is "follow the child." So, just how much do we actually do that? And, how is that even safe? We Montessorians often speak of independence.…
rain, rivers, lakes and falls
Water has been on the minds of everyone lately. Until just last week, our rain barrel was full almost every day, and the children loved playing not just in the rain, but afterward with the…
Math Is Everywhere
As we move around our playground, we keep finding math lessons! Dr Montessori observed that "Children display a universal love of mathematics," and we have definitely found that this spring. From simple quests like "go…
Practical Life – Outdoors
All year long, we've been expanding our outdoor classroom, and this month was no exception. We've brought outside a full compliment of Practical Life materials for kids of all ages. These activities, such as pouring…
We Are All One
"But what do humans do?" Khuloud asked during today's lunchtime discussion about the sun and trees and what they "do." After a moment to reflect, a 5-year-old responded "To not pollute the Earth!" Dr Maria…
Happy Birthday, MLK
Monday might be his holiday, but today MLK would have turned 92. In honor of this event, and so that our young students might be aware of why Monday is a holiday, this morning we…
‘Tis the Season
Our holiday materials are back It's December, and that means cooler weather and new works on our shelves. After a month of smashing golf tees into pumpkins and learning the parts of a turkey, now…
Halloween Fun
This morning everyone arrived in costume for some Halloween fun with witches & skeletons, turtles & sharks, Batman & Violet, and even a unicorn and an entomologist! We can't lie, we missed our usual costume…
Our fantastical loose parts
This fall, enjoying the outdoors is our #1 prevention tactic against "the virus"--as the children call it. As such, it seems appropriate to use this space to discuss just how our playground operates. What's cooking?…