The power of a Toddler is an impressive thing. They possess a fierce desire to do and discover things for themselves, all while needing constant reassurance that they are safe. As a Montessori teacher, the dance of independence takes place all day long. We create an environment that will inspire our students to discover their […]
Read MoreWe traveled to Saunderstown and set two traps to catch new species for our saltwater classroom tank using hot dogs as bait. While there, we released some of our silversides and crabs from an earlier trip and replaced them with a killifish, a smaller crab and some shrimp for observation. We talked about ocean tides […]
Read MoreRoutine is settling in and Upper Elementary has been very busy this month! The students have had a few weeks to get used to using their work journals to plan their days and we have been able to deliver loads of new lessons across all of our areas of study. Excitement has been palpable […]
Read MoreThis week, our 3rd Year students visited Saunderstown to check on the minnow trap they have set for their classroom study and observations. They discussed the anatomy of crabs and then took time to collect shells, sea glass and razor clams for the classroom tank. Students will continue this project back in the classroom with […]
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