"This then is the first duty of an educator: to stir up life but leave it free to develop."

–Maria Montessori

Saturday, October 17, 2015

Ling Ling goes North Carolina

Ling Ling just went to the mountains with a friend! He got to see beautiful leaves and wildlife. What a great trip!






New Pets

Meet our new class pets. They are fire bellied toads and their names are Yin and Yang.

A few lessons...

Here are some things we've been working on in class! This year is flying by!



















SC Project

Our third years are learning all about South Carolina this year. Here is a simple string art project they did!



Sunday, August 30, 2015

First Great Lesson

Last Friday all of the Lower Elementary classes gathered together to hear the "First Great Lesson." This story gives children an excitement of the laws of nature as well as gives them a chance to see experiments that relate to the story. It was captivating. The third years did a great job with the story!











Sunday, August 23, 2015

Beginning of School

The new year has started and we are off to a great start. Just a few days in and we are already peaceful and productive in work cycle!




Lower Elementary Team

I am so excited our team has grown a little more this year! We have a great team of ladies! I know amazing things are going to come this year!




Beach Trip

One of Ling Ling's friends took him to the beach! They had a blast!

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Ling Ling Goes to Winston Salem

Ling Ling went to Winston-Salem, NC! This is the birthplace of Krispy Kreme and Mrs. Kirk! Here are some pics of Ling Ling and his friend!







Thursday, May 7, 2015

Recent Work

I can't believe we are finishing up the year so soon. Here are some things the class has been working on.
Matching birds to their eggs. She will then make a model with clay. 

Researching the Incas and writing a travel guide about visiting them. 

Verbs

Subtraction Stamp Game

Practicing Checkerboard Together

Flags of South America

A little computer research.

Subtraction Snake Game

Test Tube Long Division

Writing Practice. He's writing his name in cursive.

Flat Bead Frame

Fraction Game. It's like the classic war card game but they compare fractions. 

The Inca Empire. These cards focus on the fundamental needs of man. 

Function of words. This is an adverb box. 

Presenting Inca Research