At The Springs, we provide a foundation that cultivates a lifelong love of learning grounded in peace, respect, independence, and excellence.
“The first duty of an education is to stir up life, but leave it free to develop.”
- Maria Montessori
“To aid life, leaving it free, however, that is the basic task of the educator.”
– Maria Montessori
“The greatest development is achieved during the first years of life, and therefore it is then that the greatest care should be taken.”
– Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind
As the year comes to a close, we celebrate one of the greatest gifts we see each day in our classrooms: the Gift of Montessori.
A place where children grow into independent, joyful, confident, and compassionate learners — guided by curiosity, supported by community, and trusted to discover their own potential.
We’re grateful for the beautiful growth we’ve witnessed this year, and for the families who share this journey with us. 🌿💛
🔔 It’s tiiiimeee! ✨
Our classrooms are buzzing with holiday cheer and creativity! This week, our students are:
🎄 Decorating trees
🫗 Practicing transferring and pouring with fun, festive objects
🖌️ Making winter crafts
🕎 Learning about different holidays and traditions this time of year
🎁 And making special gifts for family and friends
We’re joyfully embracing all the seasonal work and magical moments this time of year brings 🤗❤️
Throughout November, we collected food for the Capital Area Food Bank, and our students helped bring it all together!
Before Thanksgiving break, our Kindergarten and Elementary students counted every item, wrapping the gym with donations. Pumpkin pie took the lead with 84 cans, and we collected over 260 items in total! A huge thank you to the family who delivered everything and to our community for your generosity 🧡
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Hello December! 🎄
We have some fun activities planned for this month! Mark these dates on your calendar ⬇️
December 5th: Parent Education Event | 8:30 am
December 5th: Parents Night Out | 6:00 - 10:00 pm
December 12th: Santa Lucia Day - Kindergarten Parents Event | 3:30 pm
December 12th: Parents Night Out | 6:00 - 10:00 pm
December 12th: Parent Social Event | 6:30 - 9:30 pm
🌟 December 15th: Winter Blue Out- wear all blue
🌟 December 16th: Festive Holiday Wear Day- reds, greens, festive sweater, etc.
🌟 December 17th: Festive Pajama Day
🌟 December 18th: Crazy Hair or Hat Day
🌟 December 19th: Winter Formal Day
December 19th: Last Day before Winter Break - Noon Dismissal
December 22nd to January 2nd: Winter Break - No School
Save this post so you don`t miss anything going on at The Springs this month 📌😊
✨ This Month in Classroom 3 ✨
😊 So proud of our work!
🍽️ We learned how to set the table
🌿 Enjoyed a Native American presentation
🥣 Made our own snack
🦃 And enjoyed the Thanksgiving Feast with friends and family
And so much more! We are happy to see you work and grow! 😊
Thanksgiving is near!!🤩
Let`s find out what our students and teachers are thankful for! 🤗🧡
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Still feeling the Thanksgiving glow 🧡✨
Here are a few more sweet moments from our Feast! We’re so grateful for this community! 🧡🤗
A Feast of Gratitude at The Springs! 🦃🍁
Our classrooms were overflowing with joy today as students, teachers, and families came together to celebrate Thanksgiving. From the delicious dishes made with love to the song sang with joy, the day was filled with warmth, gratitude, and connection. Thank you to everyone who made this celebration so special! 🧡✨
Grace and Courtesy are at the heart of Montessori. 🧡
Children learn how to care for others, communicate with kindness, and contribute to their community. From offering help to saying “please” and “thank you,” these small moments shape the way children move through the world. As we approach Thanksgiving, we’re especially reminded of the power of gratitude. Montessori children practice this every day: showing appreciation for friends, teachers, their environment, and even the materials they use.
Grace and Courtesy teach us that gratitude isn’t something we save for a holiday… it’s something we live, moment by moment. 🧡🦃
✨ Our Elementary Open House was a wonderful success! ✨
Parents stepped into the classroom, explored Montessori materials, and received lessons from our incredible students. It was a joy to share the peaceful, purposeful energy of our Elementary community and connect with families. Thank you to everyone who joined us! 💙 Stay tuned for more opportunities to learn about our Elementary Program!
🌿 Exploring Native American Culture 🌿
We had the honor of welcoming Eaglebear from Colorado, who shared incredible Native American songs, dances, stories and traditions with our students. Our students loved joining the dances and learning about the meaningful symbols and items Eaglebear shared. A heartfelt thank you to the Eaglebear group for creating such a meaningful and educational morning, and growing our appreciation for culture and history 🤗
Saluting our Heroes on Veterans Day 🇺🇸🎖️
Today, we come together to honor and express our heartfelt gratitude to the Veterans and active military members in our school community. Your service, sacrifice, and dedication are a source of inspiration for us all. Thank you for your commitment to our nation ❤️💙🤍
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