In the Comunidad Infantil classroom the little ones are developing autonomy in the 2 year old Montessori classroom at Zaragoza SchoolHouse. Visit the complete information of the classroom here Through activities such as cleaning tables and windows, puzzles and preparing lunch or sewing. These are activities that promote hand/eye coordination, [...]
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On International Day of Education, celebrated on 24 January, at Zaragoza SchoolHouse we would like to highlight the impact of Montessori education on peace and knowledge. Montessori pedagogy is growing every day with the work of our community which is committed to preparing children for a world of peace and knowledge. The article "Global Diffusion
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The Lead Teacher at ZSH demonstrates, in total silence, how to fold. As the little girls observes intently and with full concentration, she is then encouraged to try this herself, on her own. This is how, with time and practice, she learns how to work independently. In a Montessori classroom movement is vital. The whole
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Philosophy is fundamental in the integral formation of the student. One of the advantages of being an American school in Spain, truly international, is being able to choose our own curriculum. At ZSH, we believe that the knowledge that our students should have should be as broad as possible; therefore, we put the time and the resources to make it happen.
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Within the Practical Life Area we find tasks related to personal care, incluiding sewing. The goals of this activity are to help develop independence, confidence and security, and develop fine motor coordinations and movement control.
This week the students of the Infant - Childrens House have toured the Alfranca water gallery; during the visit they have learned about native animals and riparian plants. The visits and excursions are a fundamental part of the work and learning at ZSH, we work on personal autonomy and responsibility as a group, we learn and by
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This week we have resumed the meetings of families and teachers. In this case, the families of the Infant Community classroom (2 years old) have been able to enjoy a pleasant and close talk where they could learn about the work and learning that their sons and daughters do every day in the classroom. In addition, we have
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The systematic study of language in ZSH begins in the Infant stage with the sandpaper letters and continues in Primary with the red/black alphabets that allow the study of verb conjugations, accompanied by the verb tense boxes. It is an attractive material for them, in line with the other resources that we have developed for them.
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In the Lower Elementary classroom (6-8y) they enjoyed it to the fullest: - We emptied pumpkins - We drew Halloween's Geometry - We visited the Tunnel of Terror - We told stories in the dark In each classroom the party is adapted to the needs and interests of the students In this way we managed to carry out activities
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As an American international school, Halloween is a holiday that cannot be missed in our school. In the Montessori classroom of 3-6y they have carried out various activities around pumpkins and autumn, always in a careful and quiet environment. In each classroom, the party is adapted to the needs and interests of the students.
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