Category Archives: outside
Lower Elementary
Lower Elementary has been busy! Students recently completed a Grandparents Day project. Working with a partner, they brainstormed, wrote a script, rehearsed, and filmed one another. The only part a teacher played was stitching the videos together so it can … Continue reading
Posted in language arts, Lower Elementary, outside, science
Soil
For the last few weeks, Upper Elementary students have been learning about the ground under our feet. They have been exploring soil layers by reading and making models. They are also experiencing hands-on learning by digging a hole in their outdoor … Continue reading
Posted in outside, science, Uncategorized, Upper Elementary
Nature Bracelets and Partners
Preschoolers and Kindergarteners in the Primary classroom took a nature walk to make nature bracelets. Our campus provides ample area for exploration and the students gleefully added found objects to their bracelet, carefully adding items that had already fallen onto … Continue reading
Posted in outside, partners, Primary, Upper Elementary
Primary Outdoor Classroom
In a Montessori setting, the outdoor classroom is a natural extension of the indoor classroom. It is a place where children can explore using their senses. The space fosters scientific inquiry, imagination, and creativity. It is also beloved as shown … Continue reading
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
Leaves
Thanks to friends in the Lower Elementary classroom, Primary students were gifted more leaves than usual. An entire day (and still going!) was spent in sensory play with the leaves. Sensory play is a crucial educational component promoting curiosity, problem … Continue reading
Canoeing Trip
Our high school students had the good fortune of a beautiful fall day to canoe and hike at Hueston Woods. We were guided by naturalist Shawn Conner who gave expert advice on how to to paddle, how to stay upright … Continue reading
Posted in field trip, High School, outside, science
Farming
In January we were happy to host Scott Jasper with his farming equipment. Scott has designed special equipment for children to have hands-on experiences in the planting and harvesting process. Students in Kindergarten and Lower Elementary got to spend some … Continue reading
McGuffey Lanes & Shuffleboard Emporium
McGuffey Lanes & Shuffleboard Emporium showed up in PE recently as our basketball court was transformed into a bowling alley and we set up two shuffleboard lanes in the pavilion. The students enjoyed working on their bowling skills and shuffleboard … Continue reading
