THZ Schools- Fort Worth Montessori School

Mark your calendars because November is officially here! Be sure and take note of these important dates! 📆

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃
Storybook characters came to life this Halloween at our Montessori school! From witches to wizards and every hero in between, our students showed off their favorite book-inspired costumes. Celebrating creativity, imagination, and the magic of reading! ✨👻

Closing out spooky season by working on our threading skills to make spider webs!

🎃 Halloween Safety First! 🎃
As your little ghosts and goblins get ready for trick-or-treating, here are some essential tips to keep them safe and sound. We want all our students to enjoy a fun, safe Halloween night!

Love & Logic Tip! ❤
It can be a challenge to avoid lectures and too many words when your kids are pushing your buttons. Next time you find yourself having to repeat things, remember:
• Keep it short.
•Keep it polite
•Make it a question

Happy Birthday to our amazing director, Ms. Tsianina! 🎉
Your dedication to our students, staff, and the entire THZ Schools family is truly inspiring. We’re so grateful for your leadership, warmth, and commitment to making our school a wonderful place to learn and grow. Wishing you a fantastic year ahead filled with love, joy, and all the things you love most!

Exploring the world, one flag at a time! 🇺🇸
Our Montessori students are learning about different countries and their flags, fostering a love for geography and global awareness. It’s amazing to see how hands-on learning connects them to the world!

Learning Together, Growing Together
These Montessori students are exploring new worlds together through books, fostering a love for reading and collaboration. In Montessori, we believe that reading not only sparks curiosity but also builds lifelong friendships.

Focused on Penmanship! ✏
In our Montessori classroom, students practice writing to build fine motor skills, concentration, and confidence. It’s all about mastering the basics, one letter at a time!

Did you know? 🐍
The Snake Game is a tangible and concrete representation of addition that helps students understand how numbers combine to make a larger quantity. Working with physical objects instead of abstract concepts on paper enhances the child's understanding of addition in a hands-on way.

🎃 It’s spooky season at FWMS! 👻
Our little learners are embracing the Halloween spirit while staying focused on their work. From spooky-themed activities to hands-on learning, we’re making education a treat this October!

Take a look at what's coming up for October and mark your calendars! 📆

Don't forget to get your Scholastic Book Club orders in by this Friday, September 27th by 6:30pm!

"The first two years are the most important in the whole span of human life." – Maria Montessori 🌟
These early years lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning, growth, and development. At Fort Worth Montessori School, we nurture children’s natural curiosity and provide an environment where they can thrive from the very beginning.

We can't wait to see you Tuesday, September 10th for our Love and Logic Basics class!

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Celebrating Maria Montessori’s legacy on what would have been her birthday. Her timeless wisdom continues to inspire us! Today, and every day, we honor her vision of nurturing confident, independent learners.

September is almost here! Be sure and put these important dates in your calendar! 📅

We love hearing from our Fort Worth Montessori School families! 🌟
Check out this wonderful review that highlights the impact of our approach to education. It’s feedback like this that motivates us to continue nurturing independent, confident learners every day.

We can't wait to see you this Wednesday, August 21st at "Toileting 101"!
This is such an informative class that you won't want to miss. Please let us know if you can make it!

This Month at FWMS!

In the Montessori method, bead work is a fundamental part of teaching mathematical concepts. The bead materials, such as the bead chains, bead bars, and bead squares, are used to visually and tangibly represent numbers and mathematical operations. For example:

• Bead Chains: These are used to teach counting, skip counting, and multiplication. The child can physically manipulate the beads, helping them understand the concept of counting in sequences and the relationship between numbers.

• Bead Bars: These are used to introduce the concept of addition, subtraction, and even multiplication and division. Each bar represents a specific quantity, helping children grasp the idea of number quantities.

• Golden Beads: These beads are used to introduce the decimal system and basic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with larger numbers.

The hands-on nature of bead work helps children internalize mathematical concepts by moving from concrete to abstract understanding, making it a core element of Montessori math education.

In the Montessori method, learning to count goes beyond memorizing numbers. Children use hands-on materials like number rods, sandpaper numerals, and the spindle box to explore the concept of quantity and number sense. This tactile approach helps them understand the 'why' behind the numbers, making math more meaningful and fun. Unlike traditional methods, Montessori encourages self-paced, discovery-based learning that builds a strong mathematical foundation. Watch our little learners in action as they uncover the wonders of numbers!