Category: Upper Elementary

Posting twice a week, it’s impossible to share all of the beauty of this past academic year. The year has been full of big work, friendship, learning and lots of community. There have been points of shining brilliance and points that showed us where we needed to grow. It’s been a beautiful year. Thank you … Continue reading “One More Look…”

Coming off a fabulously successful Give STL Day (thanks to all of you!), let’s take a look at teamwork and collaboration at Villa di Maria. In Montessori we talk a lot about individuality. Children working at their own pace, children being met where they are, children learning through topics that interest them… But, collaboration is … Continue reading “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!”

Observing in the classroom gives parents a glimpse of the magic of the classroom, allowing us to see the children in all their glory, doing all their things. We admire the children, their concentration, the work they are capable of doing. (Side note: Observation is well worth doing!) This past weekend, however, parents had the … Continue reading “A Weekend of Parent Education…”

Spring is (finally!) in the air. The rain will come and go, but we will soak in every drop of sunshine we can get! While everyone made the most of the snow and cold weather, the warmer weather is beyond welcome! Extended Day is enjoying their treat of playing in the tree just outside the … Continue reading “Spring!”

As the Children’s House Extended Day children prepare for an upcoming trip to the Sheldon, let’s look back at the adventure they had with the Elementary children last November when they went to Drums and Dances of Africa with Diadie Bathily and Afriky Lolo. The program sought to introduce students to “the sounds and movements … Continue reading “The Sheldon…”