mreuter, Author at Princeton Montessori School

Elementary

Developing Mathematical Thinkers

Developing Mathematical Thinkers by Aish Saminathan, Lower Elementary Teacher We, as humans, are quick to label. “She is athletic.” “He is artistic.” “They have a math brain.” “I’m not a number person.” Despite a growing…

mreuterFebruary 17, 2021

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School Spirit Days Are Back!

On the first Friday of every month, we are having Virtual School Spirit Days - a school-wide Zoom led by Mr. Mitnick and Mrs. VonWachenfeldt! Friday, February 5th was the kick-off and all classes gathered via Zoom…

mreuterFebruary 5, 2021

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Snow Day!

Winter Storm Orlena closed school for two days and left over a foot of snow in our area. But Wednesday was clear and sunny and even our youngest students got out to enjoy the winter…

mreuterFebruary 4, 2021

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Princeton Common Ground

The Social Dilemma With Max Stossel, Head of Education at the Center for Humane Technology LIVE WEBINAR Thursday, February 18th at 7:30 PM Moderated by Melissa Carroll, Head of School at Princeton Friends School Register…

mreuterFebruary 2, 2021

Toddlers

Purposeful Work

Our toddler program is designed specifically for the 18-month-old to three-year-old child. The student's language and thought processes are supported by sensorial learning materials designed to develop pre-writing, mathematical, linguistic, and practical life skills. Activities…

mreuterJanuary 28, 2021

Primary

We’re Different and the Same

The Primary children are working on self-portraits. The children are encouraged to look closely at themselves in the mirror and focus on every feature and detail when they're drawing. After they complete their art, it's…

mreuterJanuary 28, 2021

All Programs

Parent Education Opportunity

Montessori Explained February 11th at 7:00 pm We invite the public to join us for an engaging, enlightening, reaffirming evening of lecture and conversation with the award-winning author of 'The Tao of Montessori: Reflections on…

mreuterJanuary 26, 2021

Elementary

Dear Mr. President

The entire Upper Elementary program spent this week writing letters to the President and Vice President. They shared their individual hopes and dreams for the country and wished them luck on restoring health and unity to…

mreuterJanuary 22, 2021

Elementary

A Moment in History

In recent weeks, the Upper School students have engaged in age-appropriate discussions around the 2020 presidential race and current national events. On Wednesday, January 20th, Upper Elementary and Middle School students were able to watch…

mreuterJanuary 21, 2021

Elementary

Upper Elementary Snapshot

Upper Elementary 3rd grade students finished the end of their informational reading and writing unit by creating didactic wall panels that could be used in an aquarium to explain why and how scientists study certain…

mreuterJanuary 20, 2021