News from Keystone Montessori School in Chelmsford MA. Includes Montessori lessons, math, language, practical life, and sensorial curriculum notes. Cultural studies and special community events.
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Here we see two young children playing a game that allows them to practice initial sounds. They have a mat with all the letters of the alphabet, and a small basket with 26 objects (one that begins with each letter sound). They take turns selecting an...
At Keystone Montessori School, our elementary students frequently write in their personal journals. This activity helps inspire them with the pleasure of writing. To launch their journaling activity, they created personal journals in their art...
Our Children's House classes enjoyed apple picking this week. We visited Carlson Orchards, in Harvard, MA. Each child got to pick some apples. After enjoying an outdoor snack, students went to see a tour of the cider pressing operation.
It was...
I wanted to share this review by Heidi Larson, Chair of the Teachers Section of the American Montessori Society Board of Directors.
"As Montessori teachers, we have a unique opportunity to foster the development of the whole child, including the mind,...
