April was a full month around the OakHaven campus. We had our 5th and final Parent Education event of the school year - Parent Learning from Students, Earth Day, and the annual Dads' BBQ. Enjoy this month's slideshow and peek into all of the work and fun! #OakHavenMontessoriSchool #OakHavenelementary #OakHavenprimary #April #Montessori #Monthlyphotos #parenteducation #DadsBBQ #EarthDay

Perhaps you have a friend with a child in a Montessori program. Maybe you have heard about Montessori at a local playgroup. Or maybe you just stumbled across it online. It all sounds great in theory, doesn’t it? An environment that fosters a deep love for learning; teachers trained to meet the needs of each individual child; a classroom community that provides an opportunity for all children to develop independence. But, in the back of your head, a nagging question remains: “

"Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment." - Maria Montessori #Monthlyphotos #March #OakHavenelementary #oakhavenmontessorischool #OakHavenprimary

Mornings in a prepared Montessori environment are such a special time. Each day, upon arrival, the guides work with loving diligence to ensure each material is in impeccable order to begin the day. This preparation is done with mindful intention; ensuring each child’s need for order is being respected. It is a reverent time - a time for the guide to not only prepare the physical environment, but also to prepare mentally for the joys and challenges of the day. The morning arri

"January brings the snow, makes our feet and fingers glow." - Sara Coleridge The first month of 2019 brought plenty of snow and cold with it. Our primary classrooms welcomed three new children. Our parents experienced the Silent Journey and Discovery. There was a sense of renewal among us all. As we say "goodbye" to January and welcome February, we look back on this past month with much fondness and appreciation. We hope you enjoy. #January #oakhavenmontessorischool #oakhaven