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One of the many benefits of mixed age groupings in the Montessori classroom is that the older children have many opportunities to assist the younger children with various tasks, such as dressing. Helping their classmates teaches them to be sensitive to the needs of others, builds confidence, develops their mastery of a skill and gives them a stronger sense of self-worth and purpose. ...

The lower elementary children sketched some impressive and detailed flowers today in art class for a lesson on contour line drawing. Just like in the Montessori classroom, it is always super enticing to have real specimens for a lesson. ...

We attended the C.C.M.A. Conference today at Centennial College for a thought provoking and inspiring day of professional development. It is always great to come away from these opportunities feeling refreshed, recharged and with a new sense of purpose and pride for the important work that we do in the classroom and as Montessorians. ...

In art class, the upper elementary students did one point perspective drawings and they were very proud of their work! ...

Water transfer with a sponge is a wonderful Montessori practical life activity to promote fine motor skills, hand-eye and bilateral coordination. ...

As part of their study of colour, lower elementary students explored warm and cool colours in art class using oil pastels. ...

“There is no description, no image in any book capable of replacing the sight of real trees and all the life to be found around them in a real forest.” -Maria Montessori ...

Small but capable hands doing the button dressing frame. ...

Kew Park Montessori Day School acknowledges this land, now known as Toronto, or Tkaronto, as the traditional territory of many nations. Mississaugas of the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and Wendat peoples have all lived here, either together or at different times. We recognize the enduring presence of all First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples who continue to call this land home. Peace on this land is achieved through treaties, including Treaty 13.
We commit to uplifting the voices of Indigenous people, teaching and learning with Two-Eyed Seeing and encouraging reciprocity and respect towards Indigenous communities.
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Our upper elementary students have resumed their daily responsibility of greeting and walking the casa children down to their classrooms every morning. Aside from them being extremely helpful, we are continually impressed with their kind and nurturing interactions and the responsible, conscientious leaders they are. The uppers always make the casa children feel welcome and they are learning to be empathetic and respectful individuals through these opportunities. ...