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Toddlers love food work!

Maria Montessori believed that children pass through phases called “sensitive periods.” These are developmental windows of opportunity during which the child can learn specific concepts more easily and naturally than at any other time in…
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April 5, 2018
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Literature Circles

Have you heard of Literature Circles? In literature circles, small groups of students gather together to discuss a piece of literature in depth. The discussion is guided by students' response to what they have read. It is a wonderful…
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April 3, 2018
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Sleeptime Hero

Primary, Elementary, and Middle School classrooms welcomed a special visitor. Alumnus Matt Lynch is now a published author and he made sure that Princeton Montessori School was the first stop on his book tour. He…
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March 26, 2018
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The Red Cap Dolls From Toyland

The Lower Elementary students performed an original Musical by Alex Mitnick, our Emmy Award-winning music teacher, and Alan Bell, based on the themes of Optimism vs. Pessimism and Facts vs. Fiction. It was a fun, lively performance…
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March 22, 2018
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Howell Living History Farm

Upper Elementary students visited Howell Living Farm to learn about sheep sheering. The Farm’s sheep shearing program introduces students to the hand production of natural fiber for textiles. First they watched as the farmer hand sheared…
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March 21, 2018
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Ecology students improve environment!

Elementary After School students found a way to invite their feathered friends into their outdoor learning space. They made bird feeders out of recycled bowls and plates and hung them in the new gazebo, hoping to…
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March 15, 2018
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Happy Pi Day!

Upper Elementary participated in festivities to celebrate the mathematical constant π (pi). Pi Day is observed on March 14 due to π being roughly equal to 3.14  (3/14 in American date format). Montessori students study pi…
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March 14, 2018
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Toddlers Lunches

This year, wholesome hot lunches are prepared three days per week in the Toddler program. Toddler families sign up for this optional lunch program which is served on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. It’s not only…
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March 9, 2018
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