Thank you parents, staff, students, and friends who helped support our annual caroling for the residents at our neighborhood rehabilitation center. The students in grades 5 and 6, along with their classroom and music teachers, entertained with song and piano music. They shared gifts donated by our families and … [Read more...]
Annual Chili Cook-Off A Huge Success
Our annual Chili Cook-off was a success! With over 40 guests, numerous pots of chili, hot dogs to share, and many scrumptious desserts, we shared an evening of fun. Congratulations to Mr. Smith for his award winning chili and Shauna for her blue ribbon dessert. Everyone had a good time and left with full bellies! Our … [Read more...]
Timeline Project
Our Timeline Project was a huge success. Students in Kindergarten sang songs to start off the program. Our historians in grade 1-6 each picked a person from history who contributed in some way. They did research, created "I" statements about that person, created a costume, and presented their speeches to our … [Read more...]
Field Trip to Brevard History Museum
Mrs. Tapp and her students had an enjoyable time on a recent field trip to Brevard History Museum. They studied the history of Florida and the species of animals and plants that inhabit this great state. The Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science is located in Cocoa, Florida. Tucked away in a quiet residential … [Read more...]
Educational Horizons Students Place 1st at District Science Fair
Two Educational Horizons students took home first place trophies at the Brevard Southern Division Elementary Art & Science Fair that was held March 11th at the Melbourne Auditorium. Definition of the Environmental Category: Projects that deal with human relationships with their natural surroundings. … [Read more...]
4th Grade Butterfly Garden
Recently our 4th grade students worked hard to build a butterfly garden in our front courtyard. The students chose specific native Florida plants based on factors such as: color, the type of butterflies it attracts, cost, and availability. Students called local nurseries and totaled the cost of their proposed … [Read more...]
How and Why Charter Schools Do More With Less
When most people think of funding for public education, chances are they don't think about funding for charter schools. There is a widespread misconception in Florida that charter schools are not really public schools. The truth is public charter schools have been a vital part of Florida’s K-12 education system for almost … [Read more...]
Making and Developing Meaningful Friendships: Ways Parents Can Help
Teach your child to be a friend. Repeat these rules often: Be Kind – (Smile. Use good manners with words like "please", "thank you", "you're welcome" and "excuse me." Listen to understand others. Be respectful to others – Don't use hurtful works or tease others. Don't kick, bite or push others. Include others by not … [Read more...]
Importance and Nature of the Silent Game
Written by Maria Montessori Our world today is full of noises. Even music seems to spurn harmony and tend to 'noisomeness'. Indeed it increases its volume in decibels to the extent of endangering hearing. This was not always so. Until recently the opposite was true. Silence was essential to the human soul; children … [Read more...]
Montessori: The Missing Voice in the Education Reform Debate
Originally published on HuffingtonPost.com Over a century ago, Dr. Maria Montessori discovered through scientific observations of children that they are not empty vessels to be filled -- they are intrinsically motivated doers. She saw that providing a hands-on learning environment that valued choice, concentration, … [Read more...]
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