Category Archives: Lower Elementary
Cleaning
Whether it’s inside, outside, or even on field trips, McGuffey students actively participate in keeping their spaces clean. Taking care of their environment fosters feelings of ownership and pride. These daily routines also provide opportunities to develop practical life skills, … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, Middle School, practical life, Primary, Upper Elementary
Celebration of Learning
Thank you to our students who cleaned, arranged flowers, prepared a snack, and created work plans for their families. We loved having families come celebrate all the growth and learning of McGuffey students!
Posted in Lower Elementary, Middle School Trip, Primary, Upper Elementary
Quilt for Auction
Thank you Lower Elementary students for your hard work on the Handprint Quilt featured in our Spring Auction. The auction is live!
Posted in fundraising, Lower Elementary
Elements of Soil
First and second grade Biomes is getting messy by learning about soil and exploring the elements that make up soil. This is the time of year that leaves drop and plants begin to decompose, making up leaf litter. Students found … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary
Corn Husk Dolls
Grades 1-3 had a visit from Emily Legg, McGuffey parent and member of the Cherokee tribe. This is always a great way to remind students that Native American people are still living in this country. Emily told us a story … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary
Snow!
Maria Montessori encouraged teachers to “follow the child.” It’s a statement that guides us each day and drives our work in very particular ways. We believe each child has innate qualities that lead them to learning, and it is our job … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, outside
Falling Leaves, Happy Students
Jumping and raking is always a blast and our students have plenty of time for this play. In fact, in a Montessori school, we think of it as work. Notice that children are raking and piling leaves together. Notice that … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, partners, Primary, Upper Elementary
Election Day
Primary and Lower Elementary got into the action of Election Day. The vote was on whether to use special scissors or markers at a future event. Lower Elementary students lobbied for their favorite with reasons why they preferred one over … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, Primary
Peffer Park Field Trip
Lower Elementary went on a day-long field trip to Peffer Park. From the park, they walked to the Miami Art Museum. Students investigated processes used by Native Americans to create artworks, combined ideas with materials and techniques to make a … Continue reading
Posted in field trip, Lower Elementary
