Katie Hamill, Primary Division Leader
May 26, 2017
Published and in Primary: The Outcomes of Writers’ Workshop
Did you ever think your child would be a published author before 1st grade?! Well this week the Primary Year 3 students achieved just...
Becky Alukonis, Beginners Division Leader
May 15, 2017
Developmental Benefits of Outdoor Play
Spring has finally sprung! At long last, we can shed the snow gear and enjoy more favorable weather outdoors. Spring is a wonderful time...
Abe Soto, Physical Education Teacher
May 11, 2017
Perfect Strangers: Cricket and Baseball
Perfect Strangers was a hit sitcom during the late 1980's where the premise of the series was a man from Europe moves to live with his...
Devon Beidler, Assistant Head of School
May 11, 2017
Summer Learning for All Ages
It’s almost here—Summer vacation! Students don’t need to be in the classroom to keep learning, and summer offers many great ways for them...
Elementary Students Celebrate Poetry
Slithering through the grass, Prey, predator, golden fangs, Sink in juicy flesh. —Calum, Grade 3 April was National Poetry Month, and...
Katie Hamill, Primary Division Leader
Apr 28, 2017
Kindergarten Students Explore Energy in Science Workshop
The Kindergarten Workshops have been a wonderful addition to the Primary Y3 curriculum. The students have thoroughly enjoyed learning...
Devon Beidler, Assistant Head of School
Apr 12, 2017
Applying “The Power of Our Words”
I heard a lot of respectful and thoughtful language during the discussion. It’s time to begin work. Before you start, think of a strategy...
Becky Alukonis, Beginners Division Leader
Apr 7, 2017
Creative Movement for Toddlers
I recently had the opportunity to co-present at the 2017 American Montessori Society conference. Our presentation was titled “Creative...
Katie Hamill, Primary Division Leader
Mar 30, 2017
Primary Students Welcome Spring with Flower Arranging
Now that spring has finally sprung (we hope!) it’s the perfect time to begin Flower Arranging. In many of the Primary classrooms, Flower...
Katie Quann, Music Specialist
Mar 24, 2017
The Fundamentals of Music
A feature on sharing the joys of music with your children while assisting their development If you can walk you can dance, if you can...