Category Archives: 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
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Leadership
Third graders had a fantastic time meeting with Dr. Megan Gerhardt to learn about their strengths and how they can be applied to leadership. During their workshop at the Oxford Community Arts Center, they discussed important questions: What does it … Continue reading
Posted in guest speakers, Lower Elementary
Lower Elementary Work Plans
In a multi-age classroom, older students gain leadership skills by serving as mentors to younger students. Children feel comfortable asking fellow-students for help and are especially influenced by older peers, whom they want to emulate. In Lower Elementary, third graders … Continue reading
Posted in community, Lower Elementary
Here We Go!
Here we go! Grades 4-8 were here for their first day of the brand new school-year. Students new to Lower Elementary and Primary were here too, learning all of the in’s and out’s of their classrooms. Tomorrow, our friends who … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, Middle School, Primary, Upper Elementary
