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Psychology Today: Montessori Children Often Turn Into Happy Adults

Cedar Campus, Elementary School, Middle School, Primary School, Sunnyside, Switzer Mesa, Westside / WSI Reports

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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2020-2021 School Year Updates

Cedar Campus, Elementary School, Middle School, Primary School, Sunnyside, Switzer Mesa, Westside / WSI Reports

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!

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Back to School (at Night!)

Activities, Primary School, Sunnyside, Westside / WSI Reports

Each semester, the Primary and Young Children’s classrooms at both the Westside and Sunnyside Campuses host a very special Back to School Night for families. Students proudly bring their parents, siblings and even grandparents into their classrooms and become the presenters of their lessons. Parents enjoy seeing what their children work on during the Montessori

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Behind the Scenes at the NAU Dome

Activities, Primary School, Westside / WSI Reports

The kindergarten students from Westside were invited by the Northern Arizona University Athletic Department to tour the NAU Walkup Dome. The students bundled up for their mile walk from school to the Dome and set off first thing in the morning. They were greeted by Mr. Carlos, the head equipment manager for all of the

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Kindergarten Trip to the Arboretum

Primary School, Sunnyside, Westside / WSI Reports

In September, the kindergarten students from the Westside and Sunnyside Campuses united for their very first field trip! It was a beautifully sunny day and perfect for a visit to the Arboretum. The bumpy bus ride down the dirt road was an exciting way to start the morning!

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Montessori Sings Peace

Cedar Campus, Elementary School, Middle School, Primary School, Sunnyside, Switzer Mesa, Westside / WSI Reports

Light a candle for peace Light a candle for love Light a candle that shines All the way around the world Light a candle for me Light a candle for you That our wish for world peace Will one day come true On International Peace Day 2018, Montessori School of Flagstaff joined hundreds

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Virtues: Cooperation is Key!

Primary School, Sunnyside / WSI Reports

One of the first weeks of school, we talked about the importance of the virtue of cooperation. We use cooperation in nearly every aspect of our classroom, from working on lessons together to keeping our classroom organized and clean. We use cooperation when we listen to each others ideas and come up with the best

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Classroom Highlights from August

Primary School, Westside / WSI Reports

The Westside Campus is busy with children excited to be back in the classroom. Here are a few highlights from the past two weeks: The children explore color mixing the primary colors blue and yellow to make the secondary color green. Each child will have the opportunity to take home the “All About Me Bag”

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Montessori Climbs to Conquer Cancer!

Primary School, Sunnyside / WSI Reports

On August 17, staff and families from several of the Montessori School of Flagstaff campuses participated in the American Cancer Society’s Climb to Conquer Cancer! The more than 3,700 participants in this year’s Climb raised nearly $250,000 to help fund cancer research and MSOF was proud to be a part of the success! The weather

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WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!

Primary School, Sunnyside / WSI Reports

Welcome to all new and returning families of the Sunnyside Campus! Please make sure you are continually visiting our site to check for updates and information! We will post newsletters and reminders, along with photos and information about what’s happening in our classrooms. We’re looking forward to a successful schoolyear! ADMINISTRATION: Ms. Patti FRONT CLASS:

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Psychology Today: Montessori Children Often Turn Into Happy Adults

2020-2021 School Year Updates

Back to School (at Night!)

Behind the Scenes at the NAU Dome

Kindergarten Trip to the Arboretum

Montessori Sings Peace

Virtues: Cooperation is Key!

Classroom Highlights from August

Montessori Climbs to Conquer Cancer!

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!

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