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

Costume Day 2025!

Posted in Lower Elementary, Middle School, Primary, Upper Elementary

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