100 Days of School Celebration

100 Days of School Celebration

Our afternooners have been counting each day they have spent at MOM since the first day of school. Just a few days ago, they reached the 100th day, which called for a celebration! Each afternooner brought in 100 pieces of fruit they had cut up and counted with their...
Free Choice

Free Choice

One of the fundamental principles in the Montessori classroom is freedom of choice. From the thoughtfully curated shelves around the classroom, the children are able to choose which materials to work with, what skill sets to practice, and where to work in the...
The Gift of Giving

The Gift of Giving

At MOM, we teach kindness, caring for others, and noticing the needs of others. Preparing for the holiday season through the gift of giving was a great opportunity for the MOM children to experience that the act of giving is as rewarding (if not more rewarding) as the...
Zoology – Insects

Zoology – Insects

This year, we are focusing on Zoology as part of our Cultural Studies. We began by learning about Living/Non-Living. We learned that living things can move, they grow, need air, food, and water to survive, and they can reproduce. To reinforce their understanding of...
From Practical Life to Language

From Practical Life to Language

The Practical Life Curriculum is the soul of the Montessori classroom. This is where our youngest students like to start their day, and where our oldest students return to take pride and satisfaction in completing those familiar works with grace and mastery. Besides...