Our upper elementary class has been talking about climate change. Today, inspired by Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg, they made signs and walked around our neighbourhood and school hallways to raise awareness and participate in their own way in today’s global climate strike. #globalclimatestrike #gretathunberg #bethechange
Examining a beautiful collection of rocks and minerals in casa. #casa #rocksandminerals #sciences
Our upper elementary class took their first trip of the year to the Toronto Humane Society this morning to participate in their reading buddies program. They read books to the animals, providing them with socialization and stimulation, while practising their oral reading skills and developing empathy. It’s a win-win situation! The students will continue to visit on a regular basis throughout the school year. #torontohumanesociety #empathy #readingbuddies
Colour mixing in art today with the lower elementary children. #art #colour
Working together to care for their school environment. #careoftheenvironment #montessori #teamwork
A pair of grade one children using the Montessori golden bead material to add numbers in the thousands concretely. #montessori #math #montessorimath
The elementary children made ants on a log in food prep today! #kidsinthekitchen #capablehands #antsonalog
Meeting of the minds. #recess #friends #fun
Skip counting by fives using the long chain. #montessori #math #montessorimath
Helping a younger child with a task develops confidence and further mastery of the skill, which is why mentoring and assisting others with their learning is hugely encouraged in the Montessori classroom. #montessori #mentoring #mixedagelearning
Playground artist. #recess
Grade one students learning about the different land and water forms. #montessori #landandwaterforms #culture
Good friends. #friends #recess
Exploring triangles in casa. #montessori #sensorial #casa
Everyone was happy that Reading Buddies began today! #readingbuddies #friends #mentors
It is wonderful to see our upper elementary students act as mentors to the younger children in the yard. #mentors #leadership #kewparkmontessori
Friends! #friends #recess #kewparkmontessori
Back to school and back to work! #montessori #backtoschool #kewparkmontessori
Happy first day of school! #firstdayofschool #backtoschool #kewparkmontessori
The pencils are sharpened, new materials have been made, the classrooms are set up and our teachers are ready. Now all we need are the students of Kew Park back at school! We look forward to welcoming all our new and returning families tomorrow. #kewparkmontessori #backtoschool #firstdayofschool