Namaste Montessori School

September 19, 2024School Projectsalternative education, child development, Montessori, primary, Science

The Indoor/Outdoor Classroom

The Montessori Primary program incorporates the natural world into the curriculum and prioritizes the freedom to go outside (when the weather is mild), allowing young children to move as needed and participate in activities that are inspiring and meaningful to them! When the weather turns cold, we continue to continue to go outside to explore the playground, and bring in …

September 9, 2024School Eventsalternative education, child development, Community, elementary, Montessori, primary

Namaste Celebrates 20 Years of Serving Children and Families

Current and past members of the Namaste community gathered to celebrate 20 years of excellent early childhood education with shared food, music, activities, and memories! Namaste sponsored free carousel rides for visitors to the park for the day. History Namaste Montessori School was founded in August of 2004 by Bridgid and Stanley Beames. It was initially licensed as a NYS …

August 31, 2024School Projectschild development, Montessori, primary, Science

Butterflies are Miracles!

The primary children raised swallowtail and painted lady caterpillars this summer! They watched the tiny caterpillars eat SO MUCH, grow very fast, make their chrysalis, finally hatch, and then fly off into the garden. Their experience ignited interest in insects and other small creatures we find around the school, such as toads, frogs, salamanders, and arachnids.

June 23, 2024School Eventsalternative education, child development, Community, elementary, Montessori, Music and Art Education, primary

Annual Spring Festival

What a joy to be together as a community this spring, to spread blankets across the lawn and watch performances! The Spring Fest was an opportunity for the children to share songs, rhythms, and motions from their music classes with their families and for us all to share a meal, enjoy each other’s company, listen to great music, and do …

March 19, 2024Uncategorizedchild development, Community, literacy, Montessori, primary

Thank You for Making our Book Sale a Success!

We are grateful for all the families and friends that participated in our “We Love Books!” Barefoot Books, Book sale last month! With the credit we earned from Barefoot Books publishing company, we were able to purchase some beautiful books for our classrooms, including short chapter books with themes of friendship, loyalty, perseverance, and grit. These books will be wonderful …

January 21, 2024School Events, School ProjectsCommunity, elementary, fundraising, literacy, Montessori, primary

“We Love Books!” Online Book Fair through Barefoot Books

Now through Valentine’s Day, we invite you to fall in love with the beautiful stories, published by Barefoot Books, as part of our online “We Love Books” Book Fair! Who needs candy when you have a book that keeps giving love and sweetness throughout the year! You can purchase books for your family, for friends, or even for your child’s classroom, …

January 18, 2024School EventsCommunity, elementary, Montessori, Music and Art Education, primary

Namaste Winter Concert and Art Show Returns!

We’re so thrilled to let you know that we are able to have a winter concert this year!! The concert will be on Saturday, February 3rd at 3:30pm in the community room of Jacksonville Community Church. Students in the Elementary and Primary classrooms are invited to participate in the concert, and all families are invited to attend! Performers should plan …

September 21, 2023School EventsAdult Education, alternative education, elementary, Montessori, preschool, primary

Montessori 101

Montessori philosophy is a radically progressive form of education based in scientific observation of children at each stage of development. The environment is designed to engage and inspire the child, and the adults are trained to guide the child toward their individual potential. Our first adult educational workshop is coming up in a couple of weeks. This event is open …

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The Indoor/Outdoor Classroom

Namaste Celebrates 20 Years of Serving Children and Families

Butterflies are Miracles!

Annual Spring Festival

Thank You for Making our Book Sale a Success!

“We Love Books!” Online Book Fair through Barefoot Books

Namaste Winter Concert and Art Show Returns!

Montessori 101

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