It was a week full of learning beyond the textbook for students and their parents at Hudson Montessori School. And, it was another wonderful opportunity for us to connect as a school community too. At our Montessori Journey evening event held for parents, teachers welcomed them into their child’s classrooms to learn how our students learn using the Montessori method, with hands-on activities for parents to roll up their sleeves and learn by doing. Similarly, In the same week,

Many great things are in store for the students of Hudson Montessori School as we return to school; we’re returning to the water, namely the Hudson River waterway and estuary. Our Upper Elementary students are getting ready for their first field trip to Governors Island this week to learn why the Billion Oyster Project matters. The Billion Oyster Project helps restore the Hudson River oysters that were decimated due to pollution and overfishing. Since 2014, the Billion Oyster

At Hudson Montessori, STEAM is much more than a program; it’s our school’s shared mindset that extends into every classroom. While we are proud to have a team of nationally STEM-certified educators, every teacher plays a role in bringing STEAM to life. From our Toddler teachers, who spark curiosity in our youngest learners, to our Middle School educators, who challenge students to think critically and solve complex problems, every classroom nurtures inquiry, creativity, and d

At its core, the Montessori philosophy encourages children to explore, discover, experiment, and learn by doing. STEM learning, or in our case, a STEAM-based approach, builds upon that same foundation. In our Montessori classrooms, our children investigate scientific concepts, engineer creative solutions, apply mathematical thinking, express themselves creatively and artistically, and make meaningful connections across disciplines. STEAM is fully integrated into each classroo

It has been another incredible summer season at Hudson Montessori School! After three exciting sessions of camp filled with hands-on learning, creativity, outdoor adventures, and plenty of sunny fun, we’re wrapping up another memorable summer camp season. Toddler Camp Our Toddler campers spent the summer discovering the world around them through themes about the oceans, safari animals, and transportation. They created colorful art projects, built themed dioramas, enjoyed dail

If you’re new to Montessori education, you may hear some unfamiliar terms when talking with your child’s teachers or reading school communications. Montessori uses certain words or phrases to describe how children learn, grow, and develop independence. Our Montessori in a Minute series is a homegrown resource built by Hudson Montessori School for our parents and community. Here’s a simple guide to some of the most common Montessori terms you’ll hear at Hudson Montessori Schoo

Hudson Montessori School is pleased to welcome Eric Chapman as our new Head of School, ushering in an exciting new chapter in our school's history. Mr. Eric brings more than two decades of experience in independent school leadership, having served as a Head of School, Director of Admissions, Director of Diversity, and Middle School Director. "I'm honored to join this extraordinary community and look forward to learning alongside our students, faculty, and families,” said Mr.

Session 3 of Summer Camp starts next week, and we can't wait for another two weeks of learning and summer fun! We’re excited to welcome both new and returning campers for another unforgettable session of exploration with three new exciting themes to experience: Toddler Camp: Zooming Around Town – Little learners will explore how people and animals travel by land, air, and sea through imaginative play and brand new themed activities. Primary Camp: Catch It! – Predator or Prey!

When people hear the word “STEM,” they often think of robotics, coding, or bubbling test tube experiments. But to us, STEAM has always been much bigger than any one subject. At its heart, STEM- or STEAM-based learning is about teaching children how to think. Our students learn to ask thoughtful questions, solve problems creatively, collaborate with others, and approach challenges with curiosity and confidence. The Beginnings of Our STEAM Program Our school started in 2009 wit

Hudson Montessori School in Jersey City is best known as the first and only STEM-certified private elementary school in New Jersey, accredited by the National Institute for STEM Education. It is highly regarded for seamlessly blending traditional, hands-on Montessori education with a robust, modern STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) curriculum. In the weeks to come, we’ll highlight the roadmap leading up to the launch of STEAM Connections, our new info h

Session 2 is off to an exciting start at Hudson Montessori School’s summer camp! Across every age group, campers are making new friends, exploring new themes, and diving headfirst into STEM projects and daily outdoor fun.

We had an incredible few weeks in Session 1 of Summer Camp at all three levels—Toddlers, Primary, and Elementary! Across every age group, our campers explored exciting themes through hands-on STEM activities, fun in the sun, and Montessori learning. Toddler Camp Our Toddler campers wrapped up Session 1 with a week full of ocean-themed projects and enjoyed a playful food-preparation activity. We are so proud of all they accomplished and can't wait to welcome them back for an e

Help make a difference for our local waterways at Clear Waters JC: Clean & Learn Day on Saturday, July 25, at Liberty State Park Nature Center. Hudson Montessori invites families, friends, and neighbors to this free family-friendly event uniting the community, coming together to clean the shoreline while learning about the environment. At this event, educators, students, and local environmental organizations will discuss the public health impacts of combined sewer overflows

Congratulations to rising 7th-grader Derin Tuncer on his great success at the National History and Geography Bee. He recently competed in the North Jersey Regional History Bee and earned third place. His choice of shirt for the day—Veni Vidi Stridi (“I came, I saw, I buzzed”)—couldn’t have been more appropriate. Competitors had to think and buzz in before their opponents, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats. Derin moved through three elimination rounds of 30 ques

From ocean adventures and gardening to STEAM challenges and swimming, our summer campers from all age levels had many highlights from Week 2 of Session 1. Toddler Camp: Discovering My World Our youngest campers enjoyed another week of ocean-themed fun, creative art projects, sensory play, and Independence Day celebrations. Some highlights: Ocean Exploration and Art: Campers continued creating ocean dioramas by painting underwater backgrounds and crafting sea creatures with h

What happens when you combine critical thinking, empathy, literature, and design thinking? Our second graders discovered the answer as they were encouraged to see the world from a different perspective. The lesson began with a simple but thought-provoking activity: "What Does Not Belong?" Students examined groups of four pictures and discussed which one didn't belong. They quickly realized there wasn't always one correct answer. As explained and listened to each other's reas

As technology, artificial intelligence, and robotics become part of everyday life, one skill stands out as essential, Computational Thinking. It is the ability to solve problems by breaking them into smaller parts, recognizing patterns, focusing on what matters, and creating logical, step-by-step solutions. A Montessori classroom is the perfect environment for developing these essential skills. Long before children write their first line of code, they are learning to think li

Our STEAM program proudly showcased our teaching innovations to educators from around the world at this year’s International Society for Transforming Education (ISTE) Conference in Orlando, Florida. More than 15,000 educators, school leaders, and researchers from 86 countries and all 50 states attended the conference. This year, educators Dr. Grace Sanvictores, Michelle Velho, and Rucha Gokhale joined four students from Hudson Montessori School to showcase projects exploring

From engineering challenges and coding to nature walks, ocean discoveries, gardening experiments, music, art, and outdoor play, our campers have already packed an incredible amount of learning into their first week of Summer Camp. Our campers jumped into hands-on learning, creative projects, outdoor adventures, and new friendships as they settled into another exciting summer at Hudson Montessori. Toddler Camp: Discovering My World Our youngest campers had a wonderful first we

The final weeks of the school year were packed with memorable experiences for our Middle School students. Each has opportunities to learn, explore, reflect, and celebrate together, both inside and outside the classroom. Trout Release Project After months of raising trout in the classroom, our 7th graders proudly released the young fish into their natural habitat. Throughout the project, students gained a deeper understanding of ecosystems, water quality, conservation, and the