Princeton Montessori School - School News

Native American Heritage

In honor and celebration of Native American Heritage Month, students across our school are engaging in reading and learning about the culture and ancestry of Indigenous peoples. Through the use of rich picture books, primary sources,…

mreuterNovember 18, 2021

All Programs

Celebrating Diwali

Many classrooms had presentations about Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which is celebrated every autumn in the northern hemisphere. The festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance,…

mreuterNovember 18, 2021

All Programs Elementary Middle School

Raising Digital Natives

Raising Digital Natives: What’s New? What’s Now? What’s Next? Virtual Parent Education Presentation LINK Wednesday, December 8, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm It can be daunting being a parent in these digitally-driven times, where our…

mreuterNovember 16, 2021

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Montessori Research

Montessori research continues to grow with more and more studies published each year. We are excited to highlight three Montessori articles that were featured in a recent special issue of Early Child Development and Care. A…

mreuterNovember 16, 2021

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Social / Emotional Learning (SEL) Development

Bridget Manley, Upper Elementary conference teacher and SEL Facilitator, supports the Primary through Middle School programs with friendships and other important emotional health topics. This fall she will be working with the Primary classrooms on…

mreuterNovember 11, 2021

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A Beautiful Day for a Bike Ride!

Each year the Middle School students enjoy a fall biking trip to Princeton. The students start at the D&R Canal towpath in Rocky Hill and ride to Palmer Square to enjoy a walk around Princeton…

mreuterNovember 10, 2021

All Programs Community Service

Successful Food Drive

THANK YOU! The first community service project of the 2021-22 year was a huge success! We received generous donations from our community for Mount Carmel Guild! The organization was so grateful for the support from…

mreuterNovember 9, 2021

Middle School

We Care About the Environment

Middle School Environmental and Sustainability Studies We have ambitious goals in advancing our Middle School students' understanding of environmental issues! While learning about the devastating impact of climate change, the students will be empowered to…

mreuterNovember 9, 2021

All Programs Music

Storytime with Alex!

Children's performer and composer Alex Mitnick has released seven award-winning albums of original music for children and recently won an Emmy® Award for Best Children’s Programming as the main host and adventure leader of Alex…

mreuterNovember 9, 2021

Elementary

Our Kitchen Garden

Elementary Ecology In Ecology, the focus has been on soil and water, and the classroom has been our vegetable garden, along with the school woods. The children have enjoyed planting and growing spinach, radishes, white…

mreuterNovember 8, 2021

Primary Toddlers

Lower School Fall Snapshot

Toddler Toddlers have been keeping busy doing fall-themed work, painting and carving pumpkins, and enjoying the wonderful fall weather! Primary Primary teachers introduced Dr. Bones to the Primary students after studying the "Parts of the…

mreuterNovember 4, 2021

Middle School

Middle School Socratic Seminar

Making connections between the classroom and the real world is at the heart of a Montessori education. In the words of Dr. Montessori, '..to establish the relationship between things is to bring knowledge.' Middle School…

mreuterNovember 2, 2021

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