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June 23, 2024School Events alternative education, child development, Community, elementary, Montessori, Music and Art Education, primary by Valerie Graves

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 […]

June 18, 2024School Projects alternative education, Careers, child development, Community, elementary, Montessori, Science by Valerie Graves

From Seed to Loaf

Our elementary students learned about the growing of wheat and milling of flour, the creation of sourdough starters, and the kneading, shaping, and baking of bread this spring! With guidance and support from staff from Wide Awake Bakery and Farmer Ground Flour, the children enjoyed in-class visits and field trips to gain hand-on experiences with the processes of farming grain […]

May 14, 2024School Projects alternative education, Careers, child development, elementary, Montessori, Science, technology by Valerie Graves

Poultry Sciences

The chickens laid fertile eggs, thanks to our not-so-friendly rooster, and the elementary children were able to incubate and raise three chicks this spring! The children were able to observe at every step of the process, candling the eggs to see the embryos form, and watching them hatch and grow. The life cycle is more fascinating and memorable when you […]

March 19, 2024Uncategorized child development, Community, literacy, Montessori, primary by Valerie Graves

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 23, 2024School Events, School Projects Community, elementary, Montessori, robotics, technology by Valerie Graves

The Elementary Robotic Team Wins First Place at First Lego League Competition

The Namaste Elementary First Lego League Robotics Team, The Tech Animals, was awarded first place in a FLL qualifying tournament they competed in with 22 other teams from the area. The event was held in Auburn, NY on Saturday January 20, 2024. Tech Animals will move on to compete in the Fingerlakes Regional Tournament in Buffalo on February 10, 2024. FIRST® LEGO® League […]

January 21, 2024School Events, School Projects Community, elementary, fundraising, literacy, Montessori, primary by Valerie Graves

“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 Events Community, elementary, Montessori, Music and Art Education, primary by Valerie Graves

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 […]

November 16, 2023School Events Adult Education, child development, Early Childhood, Montessori, Montessori Primary by Valerie Graves

Workshop: Primary Level Curriculum

Do you wonder how a Montessori Primary classroom environment supports children’s growth and development? Join us for hands-on lessons, exploration of the materials and curriculum areas, and a greater understanding of the magic of Montessori for the young child! We hope to see you on Thursday, December 7th at 6:00 – 7:30 PM, at the Primary Campus (1608 Trumansburg Rd). […]

November 9, 2023School Events Community, elementary, Montessori, Music and Art Education by Valerie Graves

Elementary Students Visit Cornell’s Johnson Museum and Lincoln Hall

Namaste Montessori Elementary Program encourages students to connect what they are learning in the classroom with experiences in the larger community. On Thursday November 9th a group of students spent the day at Cornell learning about Art and Music. Inspired by the artistic work of Kandinsky and Calder, students created their own work using similar materials and techniques at school. They […]

November 7, 2023School Events Adult Education, alternative education, child development, media, technology, Workshop by Valerie Graves

Workshop: Technology, Media, and Child Development

The internet and modern technology make media exposure almost unavoidable even for young children. While technology can provide education and entertainment, it can also impact children in a less positive way. As parents and caregivers, how do we find that right balance of what to offer our children and when? With the holidays approaching, it can be especially difficult to […]