Math in the preschool classroom
Recently one of our students, just shy of his fifth birthday, pointed to the rack of beaded chains on our wall and asked "What can I do with these?" "You can form them into squares,"…
We ❤️ our Camping Trips
A few years ago (maybe it was in our first year?) our parents suggested that we get together for a school camping trip. With Khuloud and Rick both being avid campers, it was a go.…
Space, first unit of the year
[caption id="attachment_3072" align="alignright" width="300"] Labeling the Planets[/caption] At HMS, we begin each school year with the unit of Space. As a part of that, our four year olds have been working hard on a perforation work…
Starting a new school year
After a week of teachers' preparation and anticipation, this morning we welcomed returning students to HMS. Some students went back to their old favorite works, while others explored some of the new options on our…
We will miss you, Dorte
Last week, we said good-bye to some students who we have know for three years and are moving on to Kindergarten. Even more bittersweet, we also said goodbye to our Art Teacher, Dorte, who is retiring…
Handwashing Experiment
Parents and teachers often remind children to "wash your hands." It is not a stretch to imagine the child who wonders "Why do I wash my hands? They look the same before and after!" Last month,…
Student Wall Calendar
Since the first of the month, our older kids have been working collaboratively to make a wall calendar. Along with circle-time discussions, especially birthday celebrations, calendars are essential to children learning about the basic concepts of…
Spring Camping Trip
This year, we had not one, but two wonderful camping trips! Last weekend, HMS invaded Palmetto State Park and found lots of excitement. We found lots of animals: spiders, butterflies, birds, frogs and caterpillars, all…
Montessori Practical Life
[caption id="attachment_2990" align="alignright" width="225"] This 2-year old was sorting beans when he spilled them. Cleaning them up was its own lesson and Practical Life skill which he has since mastered![/caption] We all know that toddlers…
We ❤️ Valentine’s Day
See some of the love that's been going around the last couple of weeks... [caption id="attachment_2964" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Counting the Hearts[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2965" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Getting Ready for our Parents' Sing-a-long[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2966" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Singing…
What is in Antarctica? Penguins, penguins, penguins!
As a part of our Geography studies, we rotate themed works based on continents into all of our academic areas. In the fall, we studied Europe, and in the spring we will learn about South…
The Holidays in our Classroom
We love to represent holidays in our classroom. December is perhaps the most obvious example of this, so we thought this would be a good time to explain how these works fit into our Montessori curriculum.…