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When In Doubt, Act It Out!
Theater Games for Parents and Children to play during the Holiday Break By: Ms. Mary Sherg Brace yourselves, it’s the holiday season!...
Dec 6, 20174 min read


Gifts That Don’t Cost Money
By Abby Diaz and Melissa Sfakianakis Gift-giving is a wonderful part of the December holidays, but it can also be overwhelming. Whether...
Nov 28, 20173 min read


Friendship at Arborland
By Ms. Mel February is International Friendship Month. We are lucky to have a close-knit community here at Arborland. From our mixed age...
Feb 22, 20172 min read
“If I Were President…”
Celebrating Presidents’ Day Presidents’ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Though it was originally...
Feb 15, 20172 min read


Arborland’s Grace & Courtesy Lessons
We are a tight knit community at Arborland and have been relatively free of bullying. Bullying is unacceptable in any shape or form, and...
Feb 15, 20172 min read


Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
In January, we honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., a fearless leader with a dream that our world could come together in...
Feb 15, 20171 min read
Bullying Prevention Program
Bullying Prevention Program at Arborland Montessori Children’s Academy By A. Foy One of the main features of a Montessori program is...
Feb 15, 20173 min read


Our Field Trip
by Olivia K. 4th Grade Last Friday my class, 206, went to Warner Brothers Studios![!!!] First we got tickets and watched a short video...
Jul 15, 20161 min read


Dual Language Program FAQs
Updated: The English-Spanish dual language class is now being offered in Room B with Ms. Vallejo. You may have heard about our new dual...
Jul 13, 20162 min read


How Is Grammar Presented In A Montessori Classroom?
by Ms. Anisa Foy, Educational Advisor of AMCA The formal presentation of grammar starts at the lower elementary level in a Montessori...
Apr 8, 20163 min read


Why It is Important to Use Your Manners
By Jacob, 4th Grade It is important to use your manners because if you don’t, you will get in trouble and be treated like you treat...
Feb 24, 20161 min read


Language Work in The Montessori Primary Years
by Ms. Anisa Foy, Educational Advisor of AMCA At age 2-2.5, the child enters the primary class generally speaking his own language with a...
Feb 17, 20164 min read


My Greatest Friend Ever
by Samantha, 4th Grade My friend’s name is Lillian. She is full of action and is very funny. She makes me very happy and cheers me up...
Nov 18, 20151 min read


How do you select a perfect Halloween Costume?
By Sarah, 4th Grade Halloween is one of my favorite holiday celebrations. Everybody gets to choose a costume to wear during this time and...
Nov 2, 20151 min read


My Favorite Fall Treats
By Alexis, 6th Grade One of my favorite fall treats is the Pumpkin Spice Frappucino. I love the taste of it and the flavors in it. You...
Oct 12, 20151 min read


Montessori Material of the Month: Pink Tower
by Ms. Anisa Foy, Educational Advisor of AMCA The Montessori classroom is full of teaching materials. None of these materials are toys,...
Oct 5, 20153 min read


Why Do We Do the Standardized Test Every Year?
by Ms. Anisa Foy Montessori philosophy maintains that testing children for lessons given is not the only way of knowing how much or how...
Apr 3, 20152 min read


Introverts and Extroverts
by Miss Yumee Kim Our little learners are individuals in every sense of the word. Being an individual sets them apart from one another by...
Mar 20, 20152 min read


International Culture Day
by Ms. Anisa Foy One of the central tenets of Montessori Education is to prepare the child to be a global citizen. Education is a...
Mar 13, 20152 min read


The Benefits of Organized Games and Free Play
By Miss Melissa De Los Santos Playing is an essential part of life, especially for children. The act of playing is not just to kill time;...
Feb 20, 20152 min read
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