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…
mreuterMay 9, 2023
Honoring Women in History
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…
mreuterApril 12, 2023
UE Hands-On Learning
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.…
mreuterFebruary 14, 2023
Lower Elementary Ecology
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…
mreuterJanuary 30, 2023
Students Ski Shawnee
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,…
mreuterJanuary 26, 2023
Time for Tea
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,…
mreuterDecember 20, 2022
Learning the Value of the Dollar
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…
mreuterDecember 15, 2022
Social Emotional Learning – The Color Monster!
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…
mreuterNovember 9, 2022
Grace and Courtesy Lunches
Grace and courtesy are some of the keystones of a Montessori education, embodied throughout the day in the way we treat each other, from the early morning greetings to asking questions, and to even getting…
mreuterNovember 3, 2022
Primary Visits to Lower Elementary
The Lower Elementary years see the development of social awareness, language transition, and collaborative learning. Each day is a new adventure! Every year at this time the third-year Primary students have the opportunity to visit…
mreuterNovember 3, 2022
