Jessica Davis

Reimagining Opera for Kids Dances over to BMS

Reimagining Opera came for their annual show in the Bloomington Montessori School Commons, presenting The Lunchbox Project. Reimagining Opera for Kids is a non-profit organization that introduces children to opera through engaging first experiences and allows developing professional musicians to hone their performance skills. In this production, the cast comes together for lunch and explores […]

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one child sweeping and one child washing windows

Why Chores?

Check out this Scientific American article that talks about the correlation between chores and a higher sense of capability in other areas of life. As a Montessori school, practical life is a huge part of our curriculum. While many environments might have a plastic Fisher Price kitchen where children can pretend to prepare food, we

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TRANSCENDENT THINKING AND COSMIC EDUCATION

Dr. Montessori urged us to “give children the Universe” through elementary Cosmic Education. This is the integration of content such as history, geography, biology, and physical science. They are into interwoven, connected stories about the Universe in our elementary classrooms. In some settings, children learn about their world in gradually increasing concentric circles (my home,

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Tuvan musical group with BMS students as audience on campus

Alash Tuvan Throat Singers Visit BMS Students

Bloomington Montessori School would like to say “thank you” to Lotus Blossoms and our parent-owned-business sponsor, Grease Monkey, for helping our students experience Tuvan throat singing! Alash, comprised of four musicians with wind, percussion, and string traditional instruments and amazing vocal technique, has been a touring band for more than 20 years, bringing the traditional

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