The Week of August 23 - 27

This week Lower Elementary students were able to settle into the flow of the morning and afternoon work times.  The development of concentration is an important component of the Montessori learning environment.   The level of concentration is increasing daily.  We had another key Montessori lesson: Timeline of Life.  A beautiful timeline with artifacts was presented.  Students were able to follow up the lesson with research of a specific organism.  Students were given an introduction to the planets and the land and water forms. It was a productive and enjoyable week.  I hope each family is able to enjoy some rest and relaxation over the weekend. 

           

  

       

The Week of August 16 - 20, 2021

This week the Lower Elementary students had an important Montessori lesson called the Clock of Eras.  This lesson is a follow up to The Coming of the Universe lesson they had last week.  The passage of time  is presented both as a timeline and as a clock. We also had another key Montessori lesson called the Drama of the Archeozoic Ocean. Science experiments on solids, liquids and gases were conducted. In addition, we continue to start each day with a brief ceremony and class discussion focusing on important aspects of the Montessori learning environment such as freedom within limits, concentration and personal responsibility.  During both our morning and afternoon worktimes the students are given both individual and group lessons.  The lessons given in the Montessori classroom are cumulative; most lessons build on the previous lessons.  For this reason please schedule vacations, doctors appointments and family gatherings after the school day. It is a joy to have your child with us each day.

                          

First Week of School

We had a fantastic first week at school. It was wonderful to be back together again. We started each day with a classroom peace ceremony.  The Montessori First Great Lesson was presented and enjoyed by all.  Many beginning of the year lessons were given. On Friday India's Independence Day was presented. It was a busy and fun week. We are so glad the Lower Elementary students are conscientious and eager to learn.  We are looking forward to a fabulous school year.