Classroom Showcase

I am delighted to feature Pine Cottage from the Montessori School of Syracuse (MSS) in our Classroom Showcase series this week! My Montessori spiritual roots lie at this school.  This was the school where I first discovered Montessori.  I found a job here as an assistant teacher right out of grad school.  I then went for […]

This week’s classroom showcase comes to you from Audrey Morrison of The Walden School in Pennsylvania.  Audrey shared these photos with us in the Trillium {Community} Facebook group and graciously answered lots of questions!  If you’re wondering about something you see on the shelves, you can find more details in this thread.  (You will need […]

Thank you to Lauren Franchek for sharing her beautiful classroom with us! You can find links to explore the other areas of her classroom at the bottom of this page. This is the gorgeous special interest table aka “The Museum”. We rotate the objects to showcase various leaves, plants, animals, remains, etc. that the children find […]

Thank you to Lauren Franchek for sharing her beautiful classroom with us! You can find links to explore the other areas of her classroom at the bottom of this page. The first math shelf with the number rods, spindle boxes and other 0-10 work.   The Seguin Boards, Stamp Games, Dot Game, Hundred Board, Number Scroll […]

Thank you to Lauren Franchek for sharing her beautiful classroom with us! You can find links to explore the other areas of her classroom at the bottom of this page. Sandpaper letters (lowercase, capitals and phonograms) as well as Sandpaper letter boards   A large movable alphabet   Metal insets   Bookcase with an extensive […]

Thank you to Lauren Franchek for sharing her beautiful classroom with us! You can find links to explore the other areas of her classroom at the bottom of this page. The pink tower on a special stand and the brown stair color boxes and the binomial and trinomial cubes the geometric cabinet and cards. Missing on […]

Thank you to Lauren Franchek for sharing her beautiful classroom with us! You can find links to explore the other areas of her classroom at the bottom of this page. This is the Practical Life area of her Montessori classroom.  Lauren has a great eye for selecting attractive and unique materials. One corner of the […]

I am so excited to bring you an updated tour of Lauren’s classroom!  A couple of years ago, Lauren shared photos of her beautiful Montessori environment as part of our Classroom Showcase Series.  You can see the original post here, and see her stunning outdoor space here. Lauren was kind enough to offer us a […]

Today I am thrilled to feature my dear friend Amy’s room on the Classroom Showcase Series.  Amy and I worked together for a many years.  She is one of the most peaceful, thoughtful, down to earth, and fun people I know! This is an all-day classroom for children ages 3-6 years old.  The room is open from 7:30-5:30 daily. The […]