Friday, September 24, 2021

Week of September 20 - 25

It was another fantastic week in Lower Elementary at Bruno Montessori.    Students continued their lessons with polygons by creating all six polygons and labeling them.  A presentation was given on the BC/AD designations of time.  We reviewed the three types of rock: igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic.  Students were able to create a chart of the three rock types.  The shining star of the Montessori classroom is the grammar lessons.  We continued our study of the noun family with first year students, the verb with second year students and the adverb with third year students.  The wonderful Montessori Dot Board was presented to our first year students as a tool for performing column addition and they were all intrigued.  Finally we looked closely at the outer planets using books and information cards.  Each student produced a Planet Report on one of the outer planets.  It was a busy and satisfying week.






Friday, September 17, 2021

Week of September 13 - 17, 2021

 All students worked hard this week at school .  We had presentations on polygons, grammar, punctuation and money word problems plus many other lessons.  Students have been vigilant about wearing masks.  Reminders are given during recess to keep masks over noses and mouth.  Students have adjusted wonderfully to our new schedule for enrichment activities.  Thank you for all your support at home reinforcing the importance of masks, social distancing and hand washing.  I hope you have a restful weekend in spite of all this rain.  May the sun shine soon!






Friday, September 3, 2021

Week of August 30 - September 3, 2021

We had a great week.  On Tuesday Lower Elementary students and teachers came together to celebrate Maria Montessori's 151st birthday.  Several teachers gave presentations including Ms. Tejal who wore a traditional sari in honor of Maria Montessori's seven year stay in India. We also continued our lessons on the Timeline of Life and the planets.  A lesson on the Rock Cycle was presented using many examples of igneous, sedimentary and igneous rocks. Students had the opportunity to practice descriptive writing by describing the shape, color and texture of their rock.  The excitement and focus in the room during the Rock Cycle lessons was inspiring.  Happy Labor Day Weekend!  Have a wonderful holiday.