Samantha Foley, Beginners Teacher
Jan 30, 2020
Instilling Empathy in Toddlers
Observe a moment in one of our classrooms. As one student identifies that another student might need help, he looks at his teacher. When...
10 Strategies to Support Your Child’s Budding Social Self
The first six weeks of school can often be trying times, as students navigate the world of new and established friendships while at the...
Ashley McLean, Primary Teacher
Jun 1, 2018
Grace and Courtesy in Primary Classrooms (and Beyond!)
An example of Grace and Courtesy: children learn how to interrupt politely when a teacher is working with another child—by quietly...
Lisa Levine
May 25, 2018
Building Skills for Peace: Social-Emotional Learning in Lower Elementary
Lower Elementary (ages 6-9) is a time when children enter what Maria Montessori called the Second Plane of Development. During this time,...
Elyse Kalins, Beginners Teacher
Feb 9, 2018
NMS’s New Lunch Buddies Program Brings Together Our Oldest and Youngest Learners
This semester, NMS is implementing a collaborative program between Beginners (our toddler program) and Upper Elementary (grades 4–6). A...
Katie Hamill, Primary Division Leader
Dec 11, 2017
Primary Classrooms Celebrate The Holidays With Annual Book Exchange
Each year the Primary classrooms celebrate the holiday season by sharing in a delicious breakfast as well as gifting books to one...
Becky Alukonis, Beginners Division Leader
Nov 15, 2017
Toddlers Strengthen Skills by Setting the Table
Young children have a natural internal motivation to be involved in a wide range of household tasks. They enjoy emulating the activities...
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...
