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Nurturing Practical Life Skills with Household Tasks

Including children in the day-to-day routines that adults are accustomed to helps them understand and develop their practical life skills. Daily life activities around the home are a wonderful way to deepen their appreciation for contribution and community. We’ve put together some developmentally appropriate activities for each age group. Have you tried any of these with your Montessorian?   * […]
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Reflecting on Women’s History Month

Last month, many of our classrooms celebrated Women’s History Month by sharing some highlights of our very own Dr. Maria Montessori’s life and work. Maria grew up in Italy at a time when girls didn’t receive an equal education to boys. She faced prejudice from her male colleagues but she was determined. She not only became Italy’s first female pediatrician, […]
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A Week of Community and Collaboration

Last week, in honor of Montessori Education Week we reflected on the characteristics of an HPMS graduate. So this week, we thought we’d highlight a few of those that we’ve seen on our campuses recently. Particularly: Collaboration, Compassion, and Curiosity & Creativity. Collaboration: Odyssey of the Mind Last weekend UE friends participated in the Odyssey of the Mind competition — […]
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Celebrating Montessori Education Week 2024

This week we celebrate the 117th anniversary of Montessori Education during Montessori Education Week. Maria Montessori (1870–1952) was by any measure an extraordinary individual.   Dr. Montessori believed that each child is unique, learning at their own pace. This innovative thinking shaped a new type of learning environment designed to kindle the curiosity of each learner.    Fast forward to […]
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Bringing Montessori Home

                         A Montessori Family’s Living Space Setting up the family living area to support your young child’s growth and development can make all of the difference in fostering their budding independence. Whether you live in a single-family home or rent a small apartment, there are certain spaces you can set […]
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Poet, Activist, Writer. I am in 8th Grade. I am Aparna. I am Hamilton Park Montessori School.

The four eighth grade HPMS students came into the school at different times. Some have been with the school since it was first opened. Others came in when the school had become more developed. No matter when they came in, HPMS helped them discover their passions and grow as people. I am one of the eighth grade students. I have […]
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So, what makes it “Montessori”?

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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Peace Begins with Me

Anyone who has visited a Montessori classroom has observed the magical way that peace and harmony prevail in a classroom bustling with dozens of young hearts and minds of varying ages and at various stages of development.  What makes this quiet, industrious “hum” of a Montessori classroom possible? A wise believer in the power of the child, Maria Montessori advocated […]
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