Category Archives: Lower Elementary
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
Water Day!
Near the end of the school year, Lower Elementary and Primary classrooms both celebrate with a favorite: water day!
Posted in Lower Elementary, Primary
Moving Up
McGuffey families and friends came together to celebrate students who are Moving Up. Moving Up means moving from one classroom to another. We celebrate past growth and future accomplishments. Students Moved Up in Kindergarten, Grade 3, and Grade 6. We … Continue reading
Posted in alumni, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Primary, Upper Elementary
History in Lower Elementary
Lower Elementary has had some exciting lessons in history. First, they learned about Mimar Sinan, who played a large role in developing what we now identify as Turkish architecture. He was responsible for designing many significant mosques for both Suleiman … Continue reading
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