Montessori

April 10, 2024Joy, Learning, Montessori, Wonder by admin

Reflecting on Women’s History Month

Last month, many of our classrooms celebrated Women’s History Month by sharing some highlights of our very own Dr. Maria Montessori’s life and work. Maria grew up in Italy at a time when girls didn’t receive an equal education to boys. She faced prejudice from her male colleagues but she was determined. She not only became Italy’s first female pediatrician, […]

March 7, 2024Early Childhood, Elementary, Joy, Learning, Montessori, STEM by admin

A Week of Community and Collaboration

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 — […]

March 1, 2024Early Childhood, Hamilton Park, Jersey City, Joy, Learning, Math, Middle School, Montessori, PreSchool, School, Science, STEM by admin

Celebrating Montessori Education Week 2024

This week we celebrate the 117th anniversary of Montessori Education during Montessori Education Week. Maria Montessori (1870–1952) was by any measure an extraordinary individual. Dr. Montessori believed that each child is unique, learning at their own pace. This innovative thinking shaped a new type of learning environment designed to kindle the curiosity of each learner. Fast forward to […]

July 10, 2020Early Childhood, Hamilton Park, Jersey City, Learning, Montessori, Peace, PreSchool, School, Summer by admin

Bringing Montessori Home

A Montessori Family’s Living Space Setting up the family living area to support your young child’s growth and development can make all of the difference in fostering their budding independence. Whether you live in a single-family home or rent a small apartment, there are certain spaces you can set […]

July 25, 2018Early Childhood, Elementary, Hamilton Park, Jersey City, Middle School, Montessori, School by admin

Closing the Opportunity Gap One Student at a Time

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 […]

January 19, 2018Elementary, Hamilton Park, Jersey City, Learning, Middle School, Montessori, Science, STEM by admin

Poet, Activist, Writer. I am in 8th Grade. I am Aparna. I am Hamilton Park Montessori School.

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 […]

August 10, 2017Joy, Learning, Montessori, Wonder by admin

So, what makes it “Montessori”?

So, what exactly makes an activity a Montessori Learning Activity? Child-directed: learning becomes self-motivated when a child has freedom to choose Hands-on: children learn through experience Multi-sensory: children hone their senses to learn about the world Foster independence: children gain confidence and pride when they complete an activity themselves Emphasize concentration: children can develop concentration and attention to detail as […]

August 2, 2017Elementary, Hot Air Balloon, Math, Middle School, Montessori, Science, STEM by admin

Soaring to New Heights: Hamilton Park Montessori School Middle School Program has Launched!

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 […]

August 1, 2017Camp, Gardening, Hamilton Park, Jersey City, Joy, Montessori, School, Summer, Wonder by admin

Come See What’s Growing Here… Six Stories Up.

Challenge: How to share the valuable life lessons and experiences of a great ecology curriculum at an urban school lacking the open space and litter/canine waste control of a private yard? Hamilton Park Montessori School Solution: Take to the sky! What we lack in acreage, we make up for in height—well above street level, we now have a […]

March 6, 2017Montessori by admin

Celebrating 110 Years of Innovation & Passion in Education

Celebrating 110 Years of Innovation & Passion in Education The Children of Blue Room sewed this banner for the 110th Anniversary of Montessori Education What do Hamilton Park Montessori School children have in common with today’s most remarkable innovators, such as the Google co-founders and the creator of Amazon.com? The foundation of a Montessori education. Maria Montessori: A Visionary for the […]

Reflecting on Women’s History Month

A Week of Community and Collaboration

Celebrating Montessori Education Week 2024

Bringing Montessori Home

Closing the Opportunity Gap One Student at a Time

Poet, Activist, Writer. I am in 8th Grade. I am Aparna. I am Hamilton Park Montessori School.

So, what makes it “Montessori”?

Soaring to New Heights: Hamilton Park Montessori School Middle School Program has Launched!

Come See What’s Growing Here… Six Stories Up.

Celebrating 110 Years of Innovation & Passion in Education

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