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Category Archives: Montessori method
Gratitude
Each November at the high school, we talk about gratitude. Last year, we read about and listened to speakers explain the importance of practicing gratitude to cultivate a happy life. We engaged the topic through our Seminar discussions. This year, … Continue reading
Posted in foreign language, High School, language arts, McGuffey, Montessori method, Uncategorized
Election Day
Costume Day at McGuffey is always the day after Halloween, which happened to coincide with the day before Election Day. In Lower Elementary, we combined the two subjects and held an election about candy! Based on personal preference, the class … Continue reading
Boris the Mantis
Our students discovered a visitor living on a plant that recently came into our classroom. Watching and learning about this beautiful mantis became a daily practice. The students even put democracy into action to choose a name.
1800s Day
1800s Day is a McGuffey tradition where the Primary and Lower Elementary classrooms go back in time. All modern materials are put away, leaving only items they would have in the 1800s. Other than toilets, they do not have access … Continue reading
SOARing!
The yearly tradition of SOAR (Students Outside Active and Running) wrapped up last Friday. Students from each grade band had the opportunity to get out and run, or walk, for two weeks to rack up miles and score feet for … Continue reading
Partners
Everyone has been thrilled to see our Partners program start this year! Partners is a program that pairs older and younger students. Older students have an opportunity to be the expert, while younger students benefit from having a mentor. Both … Continue reading
The Nature of Energy and Chemical Reactions
Students in Physical Science have been exploring the nature of energy and different types of chemical reactions. In Chemistry, we learned how physical and chemical properties can be used to identify substances. We distinguished among different metal salts by the … Continue reading
Posted in chemistry, High School, Montessori method, science, Uncategorized
Ukuleles!
Students in Grades 7 and 8 have been learning to play the ukulele in music class. Excitement is building and they can be heard practicing on their own around the school during recess and after their work is finished. Grades 7 … Continue reading
Posted in McGuffey, Middle School, Montessori method, music, outside, upper unit
Working on Mathematics Skills in Upper Elementary
Our Upper Elementary students have been honing their Mathematics skills in a variety of ways, including challenging word problems that target specific critical thinking skills, iPad apps for memorization of Math facts, and self-guided workbooks. Montessori manipulatives also provide variety and excitement. This … Continue reading
Posted in math, Montessori method, Upper Elementary
Lower Elementary Gets Back to Work
Now that we’ve started the first full week back in our normal routines after Winter Break, our students in Lower Elementary have hit a stride in their daily work periods. With the reliable time slot of two hours every morning, … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, Montessori method