Hanukkah fun with Mrs. Ashcom
The students in the Kindergarten and Elementary class participated in activities to learn about the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah. The highlight of her visit was learning to play the dreidel game with Hanukkah gelt.
National School Choice Week
National School Choice Week, held this year from January 21-27, 2018. This is an annual event shining a spotlight on effective education options for every child. Participants in national School Choice Week believe that parents should have the right to choose the best educational environment for their children.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Wreath!
Students and teachers at Brookeside Montessori School combined their craft skills and creativity to create this collaborative project. The wreath is on display at Glick's Greenhouse near Oley and we're happy to report that we won third place for creativity!
Studying the Skeletal System
PM Kindergarten students studied the Skeletal System in science. They learned five major bones: the skull, humerus, ribs, pelvis and femur. Students learned some songs that correlated with the Skeletal System such as “Heads, Shoulders Knees and Toes” but using the bones that we learned “Skull, Humerus, Pelvis, Femur.”
Thanksgiving Feast 2017
The Pilgrims Say "Thanks!" We had a fun day on Thursday, November 16th, celebrating our annual Thanksgiving Feast. Students from Brookeside Montessori are pictured dressing in Pilgrim costumes, saying their Thanksgiving rhyme--"The bread is fresh, the water is clear, thank you all for being here! Happy Thanksgiving!".