After-school enrichment programs play a vital role in a child’s development, offering benefits that go beyond academics. These programs provide a safe and structured environment where students can engage in activities that spark new interests, from arts and music to sports and STEAM projects. By encouraging children to explore their passions, enrichment programs boost creativity […]
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There are many elements that make Montessori education stand apart from more conventional methods. One of the most obvious is our mixed-age classrooms. Rather than grouping children by a single chronological age, our classroom environments encompass children spanning across several ages. We find this method to be a huge benefit. Read on to learn more. […]
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UE had an exceptional first term and took full advantage of being at school in-person for all but one week of the semester. We were busy! The children came back in September, ready to work and eager to jump back into in-person learning. In addition to their small group lessons in math, geometry, and language, […]
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The past 8 weeks in Upper Elementary have been busy, to say the least. In addition to your children receiving new lessons, we’ve also been preparing for the Science Fair. This is a study that happens once during the three-year cycle of the Upper Elementary program. Beginning in January, we discussed the scientific method, its […]
Read MoreArt Elementary continued their fibers unit this winter. Both classrooms made radial weavings with painted backgrounds, then moved on to sewing projects. Through sewing, students are strengthening fine motor skills while practicing practical life exercises such as threading a needle, completing a stitch, and tying a knot. Lower Elementary students are creating stuffed monsters from […]
Read MoreHappy New Year! After returning from a winter break, Upper Elementary picked up right where they left off in the classroom. Children were excited to return to school to finish up the final details on projects they’d been working on or were ready to present their work to their peers. Here’s a glimpse of what’s […]
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