Blog: News & Annoucements

Just before our break for the Thanksgiving holidays, we came together in our gathering to share thoughts about the things for which we’re thankful. You, our Cedar parents, were present with us, as we shared…

On Writing Development in the Primary Classroom Vermont Early Learning Standards focus for November is Literacy Development. The following writing standard is addressed: “Children demonstrate the understanding…

As weather gets colder (and warmer again and back to cold) please plan to send children in layers so we can be comfortable in the warm classroom and the colder outdoors. Sweatshirt/sweater, coats, hats,…

From the Early Elementary Community Maria Montessori said, “Establishing lasting peace is the work of education.” In the Cedar Room, we are doing the work of establishing peace one classroom issue at…

We often get questions about Vermont's Early Learning Standards (VELS) and how these standards apply to the primary Montessori curriculum for children aged 3-6. The VELS were designed to be a tool for…

The children continue to amaze me everyday! They are gaining more independence in our regular routines and grow each day. We have been singing our t-shirt song, along with a good morning song, Wheels On…

The work of the first weeks of school is that of formation. This week, through several different narratives about the creation of our universe, we have noticed that things often begin in darkness, and…

A Note from the Oak Room The classroom has been very busy the past few weeks! It's been wonderful to see the children reuniting with old friends and getting to know new ones, but as wonderful and exciting…

The Toddler Community is off to a great start as we welcome the month of September and begin our regular schedules in the classroom. The children are exploring, repeating activities, developing and practicing…

While in the past April has marked the seasonal passage into expansion, elongation, and outdoor exploration, it seems that May will mark this time for us now. With Nature’s consistent fluctuation Between…