Our Primary and Kindergarten students had an election to decide our school mascot. Â They were choosing between a bumble bee, a spider, or a caterpillar. Our students registered to vote and waited in line to get to the voting booth. Â Their registration was verified by volunteers, and each student received a paper ballot to indicate …
Every presidential election year is a valuable opportunity to talk to your child about democracy, the importance of political participation, and our country’s political processes. This year, the Presidential election has been especially polarizing. It’s hard to watch your favorite shows without seeing a political ad and seeing clips from a pundit’s talk show.  And …
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Developing a global outlook is critical for success in the 21st century - and knowledge of Asia is crucial. Asia is home to major global economic players, including India and China, and home to â…” of the world’s population. In Montessori education, developing a global outlook is integrated into the classroom. We explore cultures and …
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As part of our #Rio2016 celebration, Ms. Joan Spillane Postma visited Montessori Preschool at Copperfield. Â She shared her Olympic Gold Medal and other mementos from her journey with the Primary and Kindergarten students. Ms. Postma, alongside three other athletes, won the 1960 Rome Olympics Gold Medal in the 400-meter freestyle swimming relay in a world-record …
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Over 100 Cy-Fair and Cypress residents visited Montessori Preschool @ Copperfield for the 2016 Children's Art Exhibit, a celebration of art and creativity in early childhood.
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