The binomial and trinomial cubes are introduced early in a Primary classroom. As part of the sensorial area, the carefully designed cubes allow the child to put together the color coded pieces like a puzzle. The child is able to
The Binomial Cube
Mountain Shadows Outcomes: Michelle DeBacker Fish (’96)
Michelle DeBacker enrolled at Mountain Shadows as a 3-year-old Primary student when the school was housed in a little white building still at 75th and Jay Road. Less than a year later, a mortgage exchange allowed the school to move
2018 State of the School Presentation
New and veteran parents left the January 18 State of the School presentation with an excitement for the future as the Mountain Shadows Board of the Directors celebrated the school’s 40-year history, shared its mid-year focus, and described ways to
The Pink Tower
One of the most iconic and recognized Montessori Materials is the Pink Tower. This Primary material was developed by Maria Montessori to help young children fine tune their sensory discrimination skills. The Pink Tower is a series of ten cubes
Meet the Material: The Golden Beads
The golden bead material is a Montessori material first used in Primary to introduce the concept of the decimal system. The children are able to see and sensorially experience the different categories of the unit, the ten, the hundred, and
A Brief Look at Transitions
Transitions are part of all of our lives. For instance, we transition to a new job or to a new home or to a new college major. We even experience transitions in the seasons and in the weather. A transition
Confidence, Curiosity, and Creativity: The Timelesss Gifts of a Montessori Education
Confidence, Creativity, and Curiosity at Home (download) Dr. Montessori believed that education should be preparation for life. This includes fostering qualities that would help you use your academic knowledge to be a compassionate and contributing member of the community. The world
The Gift of Failure
When we think of the gifts we want to give our children, very few parents or teachers think of the gift of failure. We strive for success, often at all costs. Defining real success on behalf of our students and
Graduation 2017
Head of School Terri Allen and Elementary II teacher Justin Garber conferred diplomas on Mountain Shadows 37th graduating class on May 31. Congratulations Michael, Catherine, and Lance! Graduation Speeches Michael Singh Catherine Spangler Lance Webster
A Montessori Summer
It’s the first week of summer. The days are longer and children more curious. How do you capitalize on both? It’s easier than you think, even if you are away from home!