Posts Tagged ‘community’
Research Shows Montessori Students Excel Socially
Research studies have shown that there IS a demonstrable difference between Montessori graduates and traditional education graduates. Some would think that our children are academically ahead of their counter-parts in traditional schools – but that’s only partially true. At the end of Kindergarten, Montessori children score much higher academically than other children. Testing at the…
Read MoreHow an 8 Year Old Woodland Girl Raised $500 for Cancer Research
“It is the spirit of the child that can determine the course of human progress and lead it perhaps even to a higher form of civilization.” – Maria Montessori An Elementary student at Woodland Montessori School recently spearheaded an effort to raise money for childhood cancer research in memory of her sister, who lost her…
Read MoreBergamo Alumni Sweep Student Council Elections at New School!
It’s no surprise to us- we know that Montessori education fosters independence and leadership in children from a very young age! “Character formation cannot be taught. It comes from experience and not from explanation.” – Maria Montessori Congratulations to the new Student Council officers at Didion Middle School: Riley Burke – President Haily Holstan –…
Read MoreIn Our Midst: Advocate Parents Featured in Local Magazine!
The Lindsey family, very active and beloved in our community, are on the cover of the Dandelion summer issue! Lisa talks about her tireless efforts in advocacy and in uniting a support community for other parents of children with Down Syndrome. This photo is from the Down Syndrome walk that our community participated in a…
Read MoreA Magical Monday Morning
The Verde Lower Elementary class at Bergamo released the brand new butterflies from their cocoon habitat this morning!
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Student Driven Community Service by Woodland Montessori Alumnus
Here is what some ambitious students from Woodland Montessori did for our community in the Spring of 2014. A team of dedicated youth worked together to plant fruit trees at schools in our community. Some of the youth are WMS alumni while most still attend Montessori. http://youtu.be/sMn8hnO8LtY
Read MoreMontessori Upper Elementary Guide Cycles from SF to LA!
Our Director of Elementary Education has started a blog to keep her students in Woodland abreast of her bike riding adventures this summer- she and her husband are riding from SF to LA! What a feat, and what a cool way to help us follow along on her journey!
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