Monthly Archives: October 2018

A Distinguished Visitor

This morning, a red-tailed hawk perched outside the library window. The elementary children were so delighted. We stood outside and watched for some time before it flew off across the green space at the back of the school. A few … Continue reading

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The Coming of the Universe

Today we did the First Great Lesson (The Coming of the Universe) which traces the evolution of the universe from the vast expanse of nothing to the settling of the earth with the conditions for life. This year, one of … Continue reading

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Good Old Fashioned Crazy Ideas

As parents and educators of Montessori children, we have identified a gap in the options for kids coming out of Upper Elementary programs. For grades 7 and 8, there seem to be two options: traditional private schools or transfer into … Continue reading

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