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Yearly Archives: 2017

So, what exactly makes an activity a Montessori Learning Activity? Child-directed: learning becomes self-motivated when a child has freedom to choose Hands-on: children learn through experience Multi-sensory: children hone their senses to learn about the world Foster independence: children gain confidence and pride when they complete an activity themselves Emphasize concentration: children can develop concentration and attention to detail as […]
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Over the past year and a half, HPMS has worked tirelessly to create a robust & engaging STEM program for our Middle School students. Progressive, collaborative and project based, this curriculum seamlessly integrates with Montessori philosophy, giving students hands-on experiences to learn, fail and iterate together. Our yearly weather balloon project is a highlight of the STEM program (and a […]
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  Challenge: How to share the valuable life lessons and experiences of a great ecology curriculum at an urban school lacking the open space and litter/canine waste control of a private yard?   Hamilton Park Montessori School Solution: Take to the sky! What we lack in acreage, we make up for in height—well above street level, we now have a […]
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Celebrating 110 Years of Innovation & Passion  in Education The Children of Blue Room sewed this banner for the 110th Anniversary of Montessori Education What do Hamilton Park Montessori School children have in common with today’s most remarkable innovators, such as the Google co-founders and the creator of Amazon.com? The foundation of a Montessori education. Maria Montessori: A Visionary for the […]
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