One of our favorite days is Field Day! At the end of each year, the Upper School students join teams for an afternoon of games, relay races, and lots of good old-fashioned fun!
The Upper Elementary students took an overnight camping trip to Camp Bernie in Port Murray, NJ. We have been attending this YMCA camp for the last 20+ years and it is one of the highlights…
As part of our Farm to School program, Upper and Lower Elementary students enjoyed another trip to Marchese Family Farm last week. The focus of this visit was the many factors the farmer needs to…
Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. The different levels and classrooms at Princeton Montessori School found…
Squid Dissection In Literacy class, 3rd-grade students have been studying the myths and science surrounding squids through the lens of the book Giant Squid: Searching for a Sea Monster by Mary M Cerullo and Clyde.…
Our goals are based on the Montessori philosophy. Dr. Montessori herself said, “There must be provision for the child to have contact with Nature, to understand and appreciate the order, the harmony and the beauty in…
The Upper and Lower Elementary students hit the slopes at Shawnee Mountain in the Poconos. The trips are planned as part of the school curriculum. They are a great opportunity to learn a lifelong sport,…
The Princeton Montessori faculty recently received and an invitation to tea with the Lower Elementary students. They were asked to sign up for a spot to visit the classroom for this special opportunity. Dear Colleagues,…
Lower Elementary Role Play The Lower Elementary students played ‘store’ following their unit on money. Through role-play, our students practice important social skills, learn to take turns, and further develop their language skills. Each team designed…
Bridget Manley, Upper Elementary conference teacher, and SEL Facilitator, gives weekly lessons to Primary and Lower Elementary students. In October, the students worked on identifying and labeling 12 major emotions, labeling experiences with emotions, and…