Category Archives: Primary
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
Primary: Inside And Out
Primary students have been inside and out, exploring and learning as they go. A cold snap brought a lot of ice to discover and manipulate outdoors. Inside, they’re studying three holidays, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Christmas, as well as math, language, … Continue reading
Posted in Primary
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
Cueva de las Manos (Cave of Hands)
As Primary continues their exploration of South America, they turned to Argentina. A large country, Argentina stretches across the southern half of South America, which means its landscape has a range of climates and geographic features. With a mix of … Continue reading
Posted in Primary, social studies
Water Works
Primary students have been exploring works involving water. The outdoor Water Table is not only a delight, it’s a tool for sensory exploration and practicing communication with a group working together. The Land and Water Forms teach students the forms … Continue reading
Posted in Primary, Uncategorized
International Day of Peace
On International Day of Peace, the Primary classroom read Todd Parr’s fantastic book, The Peace Book. To bring Peace to their classroom, they worked as a whole to restore the outdoor classroom shed. Works had not been put away properly and … Continue reading
Kindermusik
Oh happy day, Kindermusik has begun! Kindermusik is a music and movement program for young children. The curriculum is based on research from experts in early childhood development with play-based with singing, dancing, instrument play, and story telling. At McGuffey, it … Continue reading
