Source: The information contained in this article was adapted from Primary Observation Guidelines – One World Montessori How to Observe in a Montessori Environment Please turn all smartphones or watches to “do not disturb” and safely tuck them away for the duration of the observation. When you enter the classroom, please be seated. Children may…
The following articles are ones that the WPMS staff have found to be useful materials for our parents. The Importance of Arriving at School On-Time The Importance of Getting to School on Time (and Resources to Help Make it Happen) 10 Things Your Montessori Guide Hopes You Remember Let Me Help Peaceful Toileting
At Western Pennsylvania Montessori School, we take pride in building young students into life-long learners. Our school welcomes children from 20 months old through kindergarten. This is such an exciting time in your child’s life as they are growing and learning something new each day. Selecting just the right school for your child may seem…
At WPMS, we use The Peace Rose technique to help children problem-solve. We encourage you to read by clicking the following link and hopefully, you will find that this is something that you can implement in your home. The Peace Rose in the Classroom and at Home Written by Nancy Johnson-WPMS Teacher
I Had a great visit to the Red Room Reptile Museum last week on Thursday. I got a formal invite from the students and a guided tour. All of the students were posted next to their work and were ready to tell me all about their reptiles and their habitats. Some students even had written…
The toddlers had fun making homemade playdough in their class this week! Here are some pictures and the recipe in case any of you would like make it at home. Have fun! Jamie Campbell Head of School Western PA Montessori School 2379 Wyland Ave Allison Park, PA 15101 play dough recipe .jpg …
We have had a fun-filled week at school this week! Toddlers were busy making "Glistening Eggs" made with Sweetened Condensed Milk & food coloring, Kindergarten was busy dabbling in measurement in math, and for a Language activity, went on a word hunt using Easter Eggs on the playground. The Red Room Baked Irish Soda Bread…
Through observation and experimentation, Montessori discovered the importance of a two-and-a-half to three-hour uninterrupted work period. The last hour of a lengthy work period is usually when children are most likely to choose challenging work and concentrate deeply. Children in Montessori classrooms become absorbed in their work because they have the freedom to choose activities…
Happy Friday! What a week of crazy weather, huh? Snow flurries in April…you just never know what can happen with Old Man Winter! Toddler Conferences went very well this week! It is so nice when parents can really sit down and have a great conversation about how much their toddlers have progressed since the beginning…
In your planning for the next school year, we wanted to give you some information about our toddler program, including a new all day option: 3 days (T, W, Th) half day (8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) 5 days (M-F) half day (8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) 5 days (M-F) double half day (8:30 a.m. –…
