Parent Discovery Session: “Third Year Montessori”

“At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.” – Jane D Hull

We had a great turn out for last night’s Discovery Session, “See. Experience. Believe. Third-Year Montessori.” Families from all our classrooms came to witness our senior primary students presenting lessons in the classroom. Our friends were very excited to display works that they’ve been practicing for many months now! This was truly an enlightening, informative night!

One of our friends showing the short chain of 1-5 to her parents. The beads allow the child to visually see number quantities, and skip count (3…6…9…and so forth). This is an important step in learning enumeration; a lesson that is taught all throughout their three-year primary cycle. It was so neat to witness our young friend teach her mom and dad this special lesson!

Everything the child learns as a young infant, prepares them for works such as this. When they first enter the primary community at age 3, they’re given the opportunity to explore and discover their new community. The second year is a time of solidification, further refining these new-found skills. And the third year (5-6 years old) is a time for application. Each lesson builds upon itself, ultimately preparing the child for the last year in our primary community.

I practiced for such a long time on the Map of Europe. My muscle memory allowed me to do the entire puzzle off the board, and without a control chart. I was so happy to include my mom and dad in this work!

Thank you, parents, for supporting your young ones, and being a big part of their educational development!

Join us tomorrow for a special Primary Discovery Session…

“See. Experience. Believe. Third-Year Montessori”

5:00pm in the library

Hosted by Ms. Geetha and Ms. Patti

(lessons presented by children 5 years and older)

This parent workshop is applicable to ALL our HBMH Families! We encourage everyone to join us!

Our Primary program is structured in a way that the 3 year old child, or “first year” is a time for discovery. The “second year” is a time of solidification. The 5/6 year old, or “third year” is a time for application for all the child has learned since early infancy. Our goal is simply to enlighten you and help you experience what your 5 or 6 year old child will be doing during their “third primary year” in Montessori. You’ll have the opportunity to witness lessons being given by some of our older, third-year students. We don’t always offer an opportunity like this, so now is your chance!

**Not all children will be presenting lessons. Classes will combine in Apple for those not participating in the workshop. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

“Montessori children are encouraged to observe, explore, question, and investigate everything. They are allotted the freedom and time for the conception of a problem or situation and the discovery of its solution. This gives them the opportunity to produce ideas through flexibility which allows for the ability to switch from one perspective to another.” – Tami Kinna, Owner/Director HBMH

Hope to see you all there!