Ujima Montessori Homeschool Center

05/25/2023

We fish as a family. It is an activity that my husband and I enjoyed together before children and have now carried it over into the education of our children. Fishing is a multi-sensorial activity that Salima and Jahlil are both drawn to because of the relationship they have already begun to build with nature. We do not encourage them to fish. We provide them materials to explore and guide them as they engage in those materials. Montessori is a lifestyle for us. Their first sign of interest is the most appropriate time to teach!

05/15/2023

Took a walk through the Farmers Market and into the Bicentennial Mall. They spotted an opportunity to cool off and they Seized it!!! 💞💦💧

01/31/2023

My student just got in the door two minutes ago and we are engaged in child-led peer-assisted reading practice. I am so proud of them. Can you tell we have been working hard? 🥰😍
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10/06/2022

Age 4 and 5 students taking a break from JUST Montessori materials and getting some writing practice. Depicted: Number Rods Montessori mathematic material for number-quantity association, Letter recognition and phonetic sounds worksheet with colorful image association, Upper case-lower case letter recognition. Most importantly, they had a good time!

09/07/2022

“Children still need a childhood with dirt, mud, puddles, trees, sticks, and tadpoles.” - Brooke Hampton

Once children begin to intentionally explore language and making choices for themselves in a prepared environment such as the Montessori one, they become evidently busier with their own way of thinking. The refining of gross motor skills in the classroom also makes them more active and eager to be in motion. And we make time for all of that. I take them outside for fresh air, ample space for bodily movement, and natural exploring and research through play. Today they accidentally discovered that Pine Trees have sap.

“The best education does not happen at a desk, but rather engaged in everyday living- hands on, exploring, in active relationship with life.” - Vince Gowman

08/17/2022

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/08/16/capri-sun-recall-kraft-heinz/

Kraft Heinz said the Capri Sun Wild Cherry drinks, with a “best when used by” date of June 25, 2023, were accidentally mixed with a diluted cleaning solution at a factory.

08/14/2022

OPTIONS FOR STRENGTHENING HANDS/FINGERS FOR PENCIL GRIP

Here's a great way to strengthen your child's hands, fingers and wrists for pencil grip, fine motor and even the Palmar Reflex if your child struggles in those areas.

08/14/2022

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08/14/2022

This is so powerful.
Read it once.
Read it again.
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08/14/2022

Sometimes we need to just "turn a blind eye" and let the play happen! 😄😆