Our Brookeside gardeners have been busy gathering the last of our garden’s bounty, including some beautiful carrots and turnips! From planting seeds to tending growing plants and finally harvesting the vegetables, our school garden offers children a hands-on connection to nature and a deeper understanding of where our food comes from. There’s something special [...]
This week for Montessori Material Spotlight, we’re highlighting the Geometric Cabinet—a classic Montessori material that introduces children to the world of shapes and geometry. In the Primary classroom, the cabinet’s drawers contain wooden geometric shapes such as circles, triangles, rectangles, and other polygons. Children remove the shapes, trace their outlines, and match them back [...]
March is Women’s History Month, and yesterday we also celebrated International Women’s Day—a time to recognize the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. One woman whose legacy continues to shape education around the world is Dr. Maria Montessori. At a time when few women had access to higher education, Dr. Montessori became one [...]
One of the most iconic Montessori math materials is the Golden Beads, used to introduce children to the decimal system in a concrete, meaningful way. The Golden Beads represent units, tens, hundreds, and thousands—each quantity shown physically so children can see, touch, and build numbers rather than just memorize them. Through hands-on exploration, students [...]
As we prepare for the coming school year, we invite members of our community to support our spring appeal. Every gift helps strengthen the foundation that supports our students, staff, and programs. PayPal Giving Fund
