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Actions generally speak louder than words in Monte

Actions generally speak louder than words in Montessori classrooms. This year we were pleased to host a series of children’s days for loved ones to see Montessori in action. Our primary students (3yrs-6yrs) loved sharing their favorite works with their families and we hope families enjoyed being part of our Montessori world for a little while!
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We’ve got one more session for our elementary students this week. Don’t miss it!!
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#childrensdays #parentevent #partoftheirworld #sharingmontessori #montessoriworks #montessoricurriculum #montessori #languageimmersion #worldlanguages #bilingualeducation #montessorikids #bilingualkids #learntogether #growtogether #durham #chapelhill #trianglenc #allinforkids #imsfamily

Our campuses have been BUZZING with activity this

Our campuses have been BUZZING with activity this week. One event, in particular, turned out to be a sweet lesson for our younger friends. Thanks to Kidzu Children’s Museum (@kidzucm) for coming to our classrooms and (honey)combing through fun facts about bees! 🐝 🍯 🤩
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#itsabeesworld #insectlife #buglessons #sciencetime #learningisfun #handsonlearning #montessori #languageimmersion #worldlanguages #bilingualeducation #montessorikids #bilingualkids #durham #chapelhill #trianglenc #allinforkids #imsfamily

It’s a cold weekend and we’re adjusting to the

It’s a cold weekend and we’re adjusting to the time change, but we are excited to see y’all tomorrow! Do bundle up, IMS🥶.
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#flossdance #learningisfun #tinysnowflakes #newweekahead #bundleup #montessori #languageimmersion #worldlanguages #bilingualeducation #montessorikids #bilingualkids #durham #chapelhill #trianglenc #allinforkids #imsfamily

When art imitates life! Spring has sprung, and our

When art imitates life! Spring has sprung, and our elementary students recently captured plant and animal life soaking in the sunny weather ☀️😎.
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#springhassprung #springisspringing #youngartists #artimitateslife #artlessons #elementaryart #drawingtime #pastelportraits #montessori #languageimmersion #worldlanguages #bilingualeducation #montessorikids #bilingualkids #durham #chapelhill #trianglenc #allinforkids #imsfamily

What do you do when you have numerous parents that

What do you do when you have numerous parents that know a thing or ten about human anatomy?! You create an educational experience for your elementary students and invite parents to share their pearls of wisdom! Here’s a look back at our Friday adventure, hosting our third Human Body Workshop. Our first through sixth grade students loved learning the function and physiology of the body, ranging from how blood flows to how our brains work. This event was launched by an alumni parent years ago and we’re glad it has become IMS tradition!
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#humanbody #howthebodyworks #healthybodies #healthyminds #parentevent #parentteacher #learntogether #growtogether #montessori #languageimmersion #worldlanguages #bilingualeducation #montessorikids #bilingualkids #durham #chapelhill #trianglenc #allinforkids #imsfamily

March has arrived and we are excited to celebrate

March has arrived and we are excited to celebrate the contributions of women all month long! Over the next thirty days, our students will explore the lives changed and communities transformed by women. Cheers to Women’s History Month!
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#womenshistorymonth #womensstories #womensliterature #genderequality #learntogether #growtogether #montessori #languageimmersion #worldlanguages #bilingualeducation #montessorikids #bilingualkids #durham #chapelhill #trianglenc #allinforkids #imsfamily

Over the next few weeks, we are looking forward to

Over the next few weeks, we are looking forward to welcoming parents and loved ones onto our campuses for Children’s Days. Parents, you will get to join your child for an exploration of their academic home. It’s no secret, but your little ones are excited to share their Montessori world with you!
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#childrensdays #parentevent #partoftheirworld #sharingmontessori #montessoriworks #montessoricurriculum #montessori #languageimmersion #worldlanguages #bilingualeducation #montessorikids #bilingualkids #learntogether #growtogether #durham #chapelhill #trianglenc #allinforkids #imsfamily

As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, h

As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, here are some of the books and resources our students and staff have been thumbing through. Learning and honoring the struggles and triumphs of Black changemakers, past and present, has been a highlight of the past three weeks!
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#blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryeveryday #blackculture #blackstories #blackliterature #americanhistory #learntogether #growtogether #montessori #languageimmersion #worldlanguages #bilingualeducation #montessorikids #bilingualkids #durham #chapelhill #trianglenc #allinforkids #imsfamily

Closing out the week with a shoutout to our music

Closing out the week with a shoutout to our music teacher, Jeanetta. She shares all things music history, lyrical styles, and melodic arrangements with our elementary students. Examining how music is made, learning about music greats, and exploring different genres has been a fun affair for our learners. Jeanetta is also the owner of Bull City Music School (@bullcitymusicschool), and we are grateful for our harmonious partnership this year! 🎼🎶
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#musiceducation #makingmusictogether #musichistory #mariamontessori #montessori #montessorischool #languageimmersion #worldlanguages #bilingualeducation #montessorikids #bilingualkids #durham #chapelhill #trianglenc #allinforkids #imsfamily

Today, let’s talk about art education. Teri and

Today, let’s talk about art education. Teri and Alice lead this area of our curriculum and our elementary students LOVE it! Touching on art history and exploring different art forms gives our students opportunities to get their creative juices flowing. They so enjoy turning (seeming) messes into masterpieces!
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#arteducation #creativeexpression #montessoriart #mariamontessori #montessori #montessorischool #languageimmersion #worldlanguages #bilingualeducation #montessorikids #bilingualkids #durham #chapelhill #trianglenc #allinforkids #imsfamily

This week, we are highlighting our team of extra c

This week, we are highlighting our team of extra curricular teachers, that provide physical education, art and music lessons to our elementary students.
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First up is Lela who does an incredible job of getting our elementary students moving. From pop-up obstacle courses to running laps in enclosed and exterior spaces, Lela makes sure our students enjoy getting their heart rates up. We appreciate the healthy habits she is nurturing in our elementary friends!!
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#physicaleducation #healthyhabits #montessorimovement #montessori #montessorischool #languageimmersion #worldlanguages #bilingualeducation #montessorikids #bilingualkids #durham #chapelhill #trianglenc #allinforkids #imsfamily

Say hello to our 2023 Gala Committee (minus a few

Say hello to our 2023 Gala Committee (minus a few friendly faces)!!! We hear that they are planning a night to remember at the Rizzo Center (@rizzocenternc). Get ready…04.28.23!
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#schoolevent #schoolgala #galacommitee #savethedate #nighttoremember #parentnight #montessori #montessorischool #languageimmersion #worldlanguages #bilingualeducation #montessorikids #bilingualkids #durham #chapelhill #trianglenc #allinforkids #imsfamily

Sliding into Black History Month with the Queen of

Sliding into Black History Month with the Queen of Soul! Watch this space, because we will be sharing more on Black music, authors, historical figures, and current changemakers all month long! We may have propped a door open to listen in on this lesson led by Jeanetta, our incredible music teacher 😀.
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#blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryeveryday #arethafranklin #soulmusic #blackculture #storytelling #learntogether #growtogether #montessori #languageimmersion #worldlanguages #bilingualeducation #montessorikids #bilingualkids #durham #chapelhill #trianglenc #allinforkids #imsfamily

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passi

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a treasured member of our community, John Evans. Angela's husband, Zach's dad, Peace Day run organizer, kind giver, helpful volunteer and carline whiz, are just a few of the things he was known for as an IMS parent. We are all grieving his loss, but we are glad to share that his family and our community have chosen to honor his legacy with a memorial fund to plant a tree and add greenery on our campuses. If you would like to join us in honoring his memory with a gift, please click the link in our bio.
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#nevereverforgotten #imsfamily

This week, two of our Mandarin Chinese classes, Er

This week, two of our Mandarin Chinese classes, Er Tong Zhi Jia (3yrs-6yrs) and Chinese Lower Elementary (1st-3rd grade), shared a new year song and drum performance. Li, one of our awesome elementary teachers, shared that the loud, colorful, joyful Lunar New Year celebrations which include songs, drums and firecrackers have special meaning. These traditions encourage families to release the hardships of the past year and embrace a hopeful, peaceful and prosperous new one. Xīn Nián Kuài Lè!!!
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#lunarnewyear #chinesenewyear #lunarcycle #cny #cny2023 #celebratethenewyear #culturallessons #multicultural #school #bilingualeducation #worldlanguages #montessorischool #montessorikids #bilingualkids #manylanguages #onecommunity #durham #bullcity #chapelhill #trianglenc #allinforkids #imsfamily

The Lunar New Year festivities continue! Our stude

The Lunar New Year festivities continue! Our students have loved learning the significance of and customs associated with this holiday season.
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Celebrated widely throughout East Asia, the start of a new lunar cycle is a celebration that lasts for fifteen days, ending on the first full moon of the lunar calendar. Each day has special meaning and traditions to honor that may differ between regions and beliefs. Check back on Friday for a special drum presentation and song by our Chinese Lower Elementary students!
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#lunarnewyear #chinesenewyear #lunarcycle #celebratethenewyear #culturallessons #multicultural #school #bilingualeducation #worldlanguages #montessorischool #montessorikids #bilingualkids #manylanguages #onecommunity #durham #bullcity #chapelhill #trianglenc #allinforkids #imsfamily

Teacher work day and minicamp, done! We were happy

Teacher work day and minicamp, done! We were happy to honor the Lunar New Year with families and friends that hold this season dear. We can’t wait to see everyone back on campus tomorrow!
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#lunarnewyear #chinesenewyear #celebratenewyear #teacherwork #minicamp #multicultural #school #bilingualeducation #worldlanguages #montessorischool #montessorikids #bilingualkids #manylanguages #onecommunity #durham #bullcity #chapelhill #trianglenc #allinforkids #imsfamily

Wishing our community a Happy Lunar New Year!! Our

Wishing our community a Happy Lunar New Year!! Our students are excited to work on crafts and share lessons ushering in the Year of the Rabbit this week🧧.
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#lunarnewyear #yearofrabbit #chinesenewyear #celebration #bilingualeducation #worldlanguages #montessorischool #montessorikids #bilingualkids #manylanguages #onecommunity #durham #bullcity #chapelhill #trianglenc #allinforkids #imsfamily

Acrostic- a poem, word puzzle, or other compositio

Acrostic- a poem, word puzzle, or other composition in which letters in each line form a word or words. Capping off the week with a new lesson and a special MLK remembrance project from our #uppperelementary class.
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Over the past week, Upper Elementary students have been hard at work on their “MLK Acrostic”. Using the letters from the words, “Hero for all, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.”, the class composed a beautiful poem to honor what Dr. King means to them as individuals and as a community.
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Killed but not silenced
Intelligent
Nonviolent fighter
Gracious
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#martinlutherkingjr #mlkremembrance #greatleader #blackhero #giveback #honorandrespect #languageimmersion #bilingualeducation #worldlanguages #montessorischool #montessorikids #bilingualkids #manylanguages #onecommunity #durham #bullcity #chapelhill #trianglenc #allinforkids #imsfamily

We have officially ushered in the second semester

We have officially ushered in the second semester of the school year! And with that comes the big “T”- transitions. Several of our toddlers said goodbye to their peers and moved into the “big classroom and playground”, aka their primary classes. And we got to welcome new children and families to our school. We know the second half of the year is going to be amazing!
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#secondsemester #secondhalf #transitiontimeline #newfamilies #newfriends #languageimmersion #bilingualeducation #worldlanguages #montessorischool #montessorikids #bilingualkids #manylanguages #onecommunity #durham #bullcity #chapelhill #trianglenc #allinforkids #imsfamily

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