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1. Hot Topic: Homework

   Homework policies are one of the topics being highlighted at the American Montessori Conference in Philadelphia today.  What are your thoughts about the homework assignments and/or activities that you did as a child?  How are they different or similar to those your child has experienced?  What are your thoughts on homework and its benefits or… Continue Reading »

2. Sure-Fire Ways to Get the Most Out of Sharing Night

   We are so excited to have you join us tomorrow, Tuesday, March 10 for Children’s Sharing Night.  Sharing night offers you an opportunity to see the classroom through your child’s eyes. Rather than focusing on the list of what not to do on sharing night, e.g. don’t prompt your child, avoid generalizing praise, don’t correct… Continue Reading »

3. What Does Snow Turn Into When It Melts?

   Over the past few weeks in Toddler 1 we have been learning about our planet.  We have learned that we find three things on Earth: land, air, and water.  The cold temperatures outside have allowed us to take our study even further.  We have been talking about how water is a liquid, and when it… Continue Reading »

4. Primary 3 Blog

   Our class has enjoyed learning about the skeletal system and human body during the month of February.  I hope the children shared with you what they learned!  A big thank you to Jake’s mom, Anu, for an amazing presentation on the heart.  The children had a blast checking their pulse, oxygen, and dressing up like a surgeon.  Also,… Continue Reading »

5. Ms. Kathy’s Music Class

   The Music Program is back in full swing following my extensive rotator cuff surgery in December.  I really missed doing the holiday songs all the classes and I had prepared, and I appreciated so much how all the teachers rose to the occasion!  I was deeply touched and uplifted by all your emails, cards, gifts,… Continue Reading »