Last month our very own HPMS Chess Team competed in the 2024 NJ State Elementary & Jr. High Chess Tournament. It was an exciting weekend filled with camaraderie, insightful play, and the opportunity to meet friends from other schools. Here …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
Community Service written by the Hamilton Park Montessori School Middle School Students The students of the HPMS Middle School believe that community service helps to maintain a healthy structure in our community, which then goes on to help it thrive …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
