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  • Queen City Book Bank Celebrates their 250th Little Free Library

    On October 2nd, Queen City Book Bank celebrated their 250th Little Free Library at 720 E Mitchell Avenue. This Little Free Library is hosted by retired librarian, Connie Harris. Connie is a neighborhood engagement and community literacy advocate who became acquainted with Queen City Book Bank through her volunteerism with […]

  • New School Montessori (9-12) Students Practice Life Skills

    (9-12) New School Montessori students have been practicing some important Montessori philosophy and life skills. What Dr. Maria Montessori started as lessons in grace and courtesy has expanded to include curriculum that helps students develop wisdom and improve their powers of self reflection. Students learn about the importance of respecting […]

  • So Much Is Happening in New School Montessori (3-6) Classrooms

    Counting beads, sounding out words, working with puzzles, threading nuts onto bolts, sewing, writing and painting the world–these students are busy! In our (3-6) program, Montessori works (activities) change regularly to provide numerous opportunities for students to develop fine motor strength, a deep understanding of math, various degrees of sorting […]

  • Spring is Here and that Means it’s Time for The New School Montessori’s Annual Walkathon!

    A part of TNSM’s culture is to promote a spirit of philanthropy and volunteerism in our student body. Our students volunteer at organizations to help areas that have been affected by natural disasters. Our (9-12) students raise money to donate to a non-profit of their choosing. The (6-9) classrooms have […]

  • New School Montessori Alumna Alexis Nelson is the Black Forager

    TNSM’s head of school, Jeff Groh, was pleased to see Alexis Nelson as a keynote speaker at the American Montessori Society’s National Conference in Denver and wrote: “One of the biggest highlights for me was knowing one of the keynote speakers was Alexis Nelson—a.k.a. the Black Forager. Alexis is a […]

  • Showing Pride in Their Work

    One of the amazing principles that is part of a Montessori education is that children choose their work and set their pace as they follow their interests and become immersed in their projects. The teacher’s role is to structure an environment that guides and supports the students as they follow […]

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