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Last week, in honor of Montessori Education Week we reflected on the characteristics of an HPMS graduate. So this week, we thought we’d highlight a few of those that we’ve seen on our campuses recently. Particularly: Collaboration, Compassion, and Curiosity & Creativity. Collaboration: Odyssey of the Mind Last weekend UE friends participated in the Odyssey of the Mind competition — […]
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“The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own experiences.” ― Dr. Maria Montessori Welcome to HPMS at Home Thanks for stopping by! The teachers at Hamilton Park Montessori School have opened their doors to show you how they bring Montessori out of the classroom and into their homes, […]
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Jersey City, NY, May 22, 2018: In 2006 when Hamilton Park Montessori School (HPMS) opened the doors of its two early childhood classrooms, it committed to a whole-child approach to education— one that meets the social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs of each child. 12 years later, and well into its expansion into Middle School, it continues to nurture each child’s […]
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The four eighth grade HPMS students came into the school at different times. Some have been with the school since it was first opened. Others came in when the school had become more developed. No matter when they came in, HPMS helped them discover their passions and grow as people. I am one of the eighth grade students. I have […]
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Over the past year and a half, HPMS has worked tirelessly to create a robust & engaging STEM program for our Middle School students. Progressive, collaborative and project based, this curriculum seamlessly integrates with Montessori philosophy, giving students hands-on experiences to learn, fail and iterate together. Our yearly weather balloon project is a highlight of the STEM program (and a […]
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Anyone who has visited a Montessori classroom has observed the magical way that peace and harmony prevail in a classroom bustling with dozens of young hearts and minds of varying ages and at various stages of development.  What makes this quiet, industrious “hum” of a Montessori classroom possible? A wise believer in the power of the child, Maria Montessori advocated […]
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The mathematical journey in the Montessori classroom begins even before a child touches any of the math materials. Children start to build mathematical thinking in the Sensorial, Practical Life and Cultural areas of the classroom by using concrete materials to prepare the mind for abstract thinking. Each material that is found on the shelf has the goal of sparking the […]
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