Time for a Spot of Tea?
The students in Mrs. McAuley's Primary classroom regularly make daily rounds to each classroom, kindly offering freshly brewed tea (honey optional!) to the other staff members as a grace-and-courtesy experience.
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The State of Villa di Maria Montessori School
Our stellar Head of School, Mrs. Laura Ceretti-Michelman, delivered the official State of Villa di Maria Address Thursday eve with a follow-up recap at Friday morning's parent coffee.
Read MoreA Cronan Montessori Moment
My son, James in Mrs. Steinman's Primary Classroom, recalled a winter-break visit to the Science Center a few days ago while we were driving in the car.
Read MoreThe Morning Magic Three
If the stars align and the universe leans in your favor, what THREE things can kick your morning off on the right foot each and every time? Do tell.
Read MoreSophie's Montessori Moments
Our beloved Lower Elementary Assistant, Sophie Andre, shared two of her Montessori Moments from personal experiences at home with her daughter, Lynne, who will be joining one of our Villa di Maria Primary classrooms this fall!
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Writing in the Montessori classroom.
Where does it begin?
How does it progress?
Read MoreShall We Have Lunch?
The Elementary Hot Lunch has historically been a highly coveted experience at Villa di Maria Montessori School. A long-held tradition. Practical life at its finest.
Read MoreWhat Started with Interest in Wheels and Levers...
A bit of Upper Elementary research!
Read MoreOur First Montessori Moment. Eoghan at West Point.
A Montessori Moment in the Practical Life arena! Thank you, Mary Matthews!
Read MoreMontessori Moments
Have you got one?
A Montessori Moment?
A time when you sat up and took special notice of marked growth in a certain area?
Or a particular instance on a particular day when something interesting occurred?
Or a funny conversation you had with your child about his or her day?
Or an important relationship that developed in your child's VdM experience that you'll never forget?
Maybe a couple of moments?
Several?
Turning X's into Squares
Montessori math lesson reinforced at the St. Louis Science Center! Got to appreciate that!
Read MoreA Roma!
Wow! Another phenomenal spring break journey by two of our elementary students!
Read MoreWhere Did We Go? What Did We Do?
Please enjoy our next installment of VdM Spring Break Shout-outs!
Read MoreWinston Nailed It!
Winston rose to the spring break challenge, oh, yes, he did!
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We've Got Spirit, Yes, We Do!
Spring has sprung, and we're jumping for joy (literally) and gearing up to place our next order of AWESOME VdM SPIRIT WEAR! Whoop it up, folks! You're going to LOVE all the offerings!
Read MoreBound for the Big Apple!
Seventeen Villa di Maria Montessori School 5th and 6th grade students are participating in the Montessori Model United Nations as delegates this year, representing four countries: Burkina Faso, the Republic of Peru, the Republic of Portugal, and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.
Read MoreThe Hands are the Instruments of Man's Intelligence- Dr. Maria Montessori
The importance of the hand is at the heart of Montessori education. The use of hands helps the child construct himself. Dr. Maria Montessori felt strongly that the hand and brain must develop in harmony. The hand reports to the brain; the brain guides the hand; the cycle continues, resulting in the development of the intellect.
Read MoreWhat's Up in the Upper El?
Many of our stellar Upper Elementary literature-lovers chimed in with their current reads and/or favorite reads! Much appreciation for their willingness to share their books with the Villa di Maria community!
Check 'em out!
Read MoreSpring Break Shout Outs!
Wherever you go, whatever you do, we would LOVE, LOVE, TRIPLE LOVE to receive photo ops of your family fun with a special request incorporated into photo. In some unique (or not so unique) way, weave the letters, V, D, M into your picture. Get those creative (or not so creative) juices flowing (your choice) and share those spring break moments with your favorite school!
Read MoreElvis and Theodore
Introducing... MANY (but not all!) OF THE VILLA DI MARIA CLASS PETS!
Enjoy!
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