Elementary school is a time for life experiences (both inside and outside of the classroom) that will shape your child’s school years and beyond. One of those experiences is mastering language skills. Language arts education is one of the most important parts of any Montessori elementary school, but many kids struggle to pay attention and …
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The world can always use more leaders, and it can especially use more leaders with compassion and an intrinsic desire to help those who need it most. These are the exact kinds of leaders that we try to inspire at Montessori elementary school, and we do it in a variety of ways. Some children may …
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Children who are enrolled in a Montessori elementary school will take part in age-appropriate practical life activities. These are lessons and experiences that help kids develop essential skills that they will need for a happy, productive future. When elementary school kids take part in these activities, they don’t just learn a single skill. They also learn to …
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Dr. Maria Montessori developed a philosophy that embraces the whole child and children’s natural curiosity and passion for learning. She believed that, when provided the space to work with concrete materials in an intentionally prepared environment with an open-ended curriculum, children can reach their highest possibility, academically and socially. The Montessori program for students ages …
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According to an article in Psychology Today, a recent study has found many long-term psychological benefits in adults linked to Montessori education as a child: “A new paper published in Frontiers in Psychology provides more evidence that a Montessori education may be superior to traditional methods of education, especially on measures relating to students’ long-term psychological health and well-being.” “…people who …
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Congratulations to the students and staff who have put hard work and dedication into our Robotics Club this year. In December, both teams, The Gear Guards and The Montessorians, competed in the Flagstaff FIRST LEGO League qualifier regional competition.
Hello Montessori School of Flagstaff families! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently offering distance learning beginning August 17. Please continue to check your email for updates from teachers and administration regarding the details of the distance learning plan. Thank you for your flexibility, understanding and support as we navigate this together!
Students from Lower Elementary got up close and personal with our six-legged friends this week. We feel so fortunate to have parents with such varying areas of expertise! The students enjoyed learning new facts about their insect friends, as well as getting to view and even touch many species of insects. Another great presentation from …
“The A3 lower elementary students did a lesson on the election process to decide which seeds to sprout in a windowsill garden. Students queued, signed their names on our voter registration record, and voted in our private voting booth. We first had a primary election to narrow choices down to three.
Each October, the elementary students from the Switzer Mesa Campus undertake a top secret task: they must learn all they can about an individual of their choosing, only to be revealed on October 31st! This is the annual Mystery History celebration, where students research a historical figure and become that person for a day.
