Highland Montessori School

“Children display a universal love of mathematics" --Maria

Found Math on the Playground Montessori / nature Found Math on the Playground - June 24, 2026 | June 24, 2026 - rickweller Dr Montessori observed that “Children display a universal love of mathematics,” and true enough over 100 years later, children seem to keep finding math. Of course, there are designed math lessons in th...

Tiny humans. Big adventures.

Happy Rainy Monday!

Happy to see the sun peeking through here and there....

Loving our nice stretch of weather, good health, and thankful for parent volunteers!

Gardening is Fun and Dirty Uncategorized Gardening is Fun and Dirty - March 25, 2026 | March 25, 2026 - rickweller Our playground is more than just a place to relax and unwind. While we definitely run and dance and play, several curricula intersect here. This unstructured time is central to Social Emotional Learning. Here we....

Maria witnessed that young children love helping friends solve problems. "The children learn from one another and throw themselves into the work with enthusiasm and delight. This atmosphere of quiet activity develops a fellow-feeling, an attitude of mutual aid and, most wonderful of all, an intelligent interest on the part of the older children in the progress of their little companions."

Maria understood very well that tomorrow's leaders--our doctors and lawyers, our governors and scientists of tomorrow--are nurtured from the children of today, noting that "the education of even small children does not aim at preparing them for school, but for life.”

What is 's message for young children?

What is MLK’s message for young children? holidays / Montessori What is MLK’s message for young children? - January 19, 2026 | January 19, 2026 - rickweller During these first two weeks of 2026 we have been discussing Martin Luther King, Jr.’s messages, focusing on his words of love, kindness and friendship. Children under age 6 are kno...

Pizza makes us happy. But also happy that this piazza in Florence is named after a powerful woman!

Piazza named after Maria Montessori | The Florentine Piazza Maria Tecla Artemisia Montessori was inaugurated today at Manifattura Tabacchi, the former to***co factory turned urban regeneration project.

We regularly speak about the importance of consistency in the lives of young children. But how can we maintain consistency during the Holiday Season? Can we?

Young Children and the Holiday Season Daily Post / holidays Young Children and the Holiday Season - December 5, 2025 | December 5, 2025 - rickweller We regularly speak about the importance of consistency in the lives of young children. From school drop-off to lunchtime procedures to bedtime, routines help kids find comfort and a sense o...