Third Level Students Study Acids and Bases

Sam, Alex, David and Sophie are the third graders pictured here measuring pH levels. They used red cabbage juice, and it looks like OJ in the orange sample Sophie is working on. [fbphotos id=542977139121495]

“I’m thankful for…”

Enjoy this wonderful send-off to the Thanksgiving weekend as New School Montessori students share what they’re thankful for.  

After-school Drumming Club Performance

Discover what the After-school Drumming Club is all about! National recording artist Baoku Moses led our young drummers in an exciting, beat-filled performance. [fbphotos id=540635636022312]

CSO Harpist Visits TNSM

We are grateful for the time Gillian Benet Sella spent with our preprimary and elementary students during her visit to The New School Montessori this week. Gillian is the harpist for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and related some of her experiences as a harpist, explained the intricacies of the instrument, and shared some of the techniques used to create different sounds. She also played several wonderful pieces that inspired and delighted the children.   Some interesting facts about the harp: In addition to playing the strings with one’s hands, a harpist must also have command of the seven pedals at …

3-6 Dance Club Performance

TNSM preprimary teacher Jennifer Frank and her after-school dance club students gave a wonderful performance of the dances they’ve been working on this semester. The New School Montessori offers amazing after-school club opportunities for children from age 3 to grade 6. Outside of Jennifer’s work as a New School teacher, she is also a Cincinnati Ballet instructor and performs with Contemporary Dance Theater.

Montessori Fast Draw Video

Not all Montessori schools are the same, but we think this video created by Trevor Eissler gives a great overview of some general Montessori attributes and benefits to children.

School House Symphony Visited TNSM

Children had a close up view as the beautiful sounds of musicians’ instruments blended together in song. The students heard each instrument alone, learning about the properties and sounds of each.  We thank School House Symphony for bringing their program to our school. [fbphotos id=537638422988700]

The Power of Perspective

I always encourage children to continuously learn.  As a result, I  look to do so myself and because of this effort, I have been enjoying a class on critical pedagogy at the University of Cincinnati where we talk in depth and critically about education and research practices. It is often reflective and enlightening. Recently, we talked about story and what perspective can bring to it, or not, depending on what you allow yourself to see. Enjoy this personal take on story and perspective by Chimamanda Ngoze Adichie where she shares what she calls, “The danger of a single story.”  While …