Last week, our school community came together to celebrate the Hour of Code, marking our 12th consecutive year participating in this exciting global event. The evening was filled with curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning for students and families alike. We are thankful for our students, families, and staff who joined us to help make this year’s Hour of Code another memorable and inspiring success. Code Night is part of Computer Science Education Week and coincides wit

One of the most unique facets of a Montessori education is the Three-Year Cycle. Our students in Primary (Age 3-6), Lower Elementary (Age 6-9), and Middle School (Age 11-13) stay in the same classroom community for three years. This stability gives students confidence and the time they need to grow at their own pace. Our Upper Elementary program (Age 9-11) is a two-year program. The multi-year cycle is a thoughtful and practical approach without students switching teachers ev

Through this Teacher Insight series, we are proud to highlight the talented individuals whose contributions make Hudson Montessori a place where children truly thrive. Meet Dr. Grace Sanvictores , our Middle School director and dedicated STEAM co-director. Dr. Grace brings a blend of creativity, innovation, and Montessori-inspired practice to her work. Her greatest motivation as an educator stems from the joy of witnessing students experience those meaningful “aha” moments wh

Field trips are an essential extension of classroom learning that give students from our youngest preschoolers to middle schoolers opportunities to connect their lessons with the broader world. These shared experiences enrich their learning, deepen curiosity, and help students see that knowledge comes alive far beyond the four walls of a classroom. This December, our Primary classes visited the New Jersey Performing Arts Center to enjoy “Billy Goats Gruff & Other Tales.” Stor

One of the most exciting parts of the Montessori math curriculum is the way it brings abstract concepts to life through hands-on learning. In our classrooms, students work with the Geometric Hierarchy of Numbers, a striking set of materials designed to help children understand the scale and structure of large numbers. Colored cubes in varying sizes from 1cm on up represent different place values. One unit appears as a tiny cube that fits comfortably in a child's hand. In cont

Hudson Montessori has so much to be thankful for as we enter this year's Thanksgiving season. We are most grateful for our dedicated staff, outstanding students, and supportive community. In November, we asked our students to share their reflections on this year's schoolwide theme, Tapestry of Cultures. We wanted to know what our children are thankful for regarding their own cultures/family heritage—from traditions and celebrations to foods, language, and attire. We asked t

As the Hudson Montessori community prepares to leave school for Thanksgiving break to spend time with our families, we give thanks to all our parents and children for the donations of toys, blankets, diapers, outfits, and more for the foster children of Hudson County. With help from the Middle School students who sorted and transported the gifts these past two weeks, several parents from Hudson Montessori Volunteers delivered 250 items to Hudson CASA today. We extend our

Our Middle School students recently took an inspiring trip to Brookfield Place to explore this year's Canstruction exhibition. Canstruction is an annual design competition where architects, engineers, and contractors create large-scale sculptures made entirely from unopened cans of local families facing food insecurity. During the visit, students were captivated by the creativity and engineering that went into each sculpture. They observed how thousands of cans could be trans

In our Toddler , Bridge , and Primary Montessori classroom, our shelves feature everyday objects that most adults and older children take for granted, like pouring bottles, tongs, folding, and twist-open bottles. For our Toddlers and Primary children, a set of Opening Bottles is a preliminary Montessori Practical Life material, a gateway that leads to independence and further discovery. How to Use This Material Our set of opening bottles is not much different from the bottl

Hudson Montessori School is excited to offer an “Early Bloomers” Parent and Me Program for families with children ages 15 to 30 months. This warm, engaging class invites parents and their curious little ones to learn, explore, and grow in a joyful environment hosted in partnership with Crafti Nanni. Early Bloomers is designed to nurture your child’s natural curiosity while allowing parents to bond in a supportive and social setting. Each session invites families into a world

Our students in Upper Elementary (4th and 5th grade) and Middle School (6th-8th grade) know firsthand the vital role oysters play in the Hudson River through their work with the Billion Oyster Project each year. It was reaffirming to see this week how New Jersey and oysters achieved the national spotlight . Sysco, the world’s largest food distributor, pledged to collect discarded oyster shells from its associated restaurants in New Jersey to fortify oyster reefs. For several

Dr. Maria Montessori believed that children have a "mathematical mind," naturally eager to explore the world through numbers. Unlike some educational approaches that delay formal math instruction, Montessori mathematics introduces concepts early, using specially designed, tactile materials. One of these materials used in our Lower Elementary classrooms is the Short Bead Frame, that moves a child from hands-on concrete experience to abstract mathematical thinking. How Does I

One of the most meaningful times at Hudson Montessori is our holiday drive to help our community! Our school partners with a local organization each year to help make the season a little brighter for families experiencing challenging circumstances. Our Middle School students and Hudson Montessori Parent Volunteers are excited to announce a new partnership with CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) of Hudson County for this year's drive! What We Are Collecting We accept on

Sensorial Work in a Montessori environment nurtures a child's natural sense of wonder. In early childhood, before a child develops words to ask questions, they rely on sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell to understand their world. Our teachers know that for Toddlers , Bridge Primary , and Primary students, the senses are powerful tools sharpened through exploration and observation. One of the most exciting Sensorial tools for our youngest learners is the Thermic Tablets. T

Hudson Montessori has plenty to be thankful for as we enter the Thanksgiving season. At the top of that list is our healthy and vibrant community of staff, students, and families who bring warmth, curiosity, and joy to our school each day. This November, we are excited to launch a special school-wide reflection initiative that invites our students to look inward, celebrate who they are, and share what matters most to them. This year, our students—from our youngest 2-year-olds

The Montessori method for teaching mathematics is known for its hands-on, concrete approach to teaching both simple and complex math concepts. Instead of relying on memorization alone, Montessori materials help children physically experience and understand math concepts before moving to abstract thinking. The Geometric Stick Material is an excellent tool that helps children explore geometry, measurement, and spatial relationships. Our teachers use this material to introduce o

The highly anticipated Hudson Montessori Book Fair was a wonderful week filled with reading, discovery, and fun. We loved seeing everyone come together to celebrate books and the joy of reading. Families visited the fair with their children to explore new stories and help spark a lifelong love of reading. This year’s event turned out to be one of our most successful yet. While we were still tallying receipts, early numbers showed that we surpassed last year’s results. Every

Each year, our Theme Kickoff Event, held with students and parents in their respective classrooms, marks the beginning of our deep exploration into a schoolwide, yearlong theme that guides learning across all programs. This year’s theme, Tapestry of Cultures , invites students to explore how people, traditions, and histories are beautifully woven together across the world. Making Connections Worldwide (and Schoolwide) The theme connects classrooms and culminates in our much-

Hudson Montessori School once again took part in the annual Day in the Life of the Hudson and Harbor event on October 15, serving as a proud host site at Jersey City’s Morris Canal Basin. This was the 23rd year for this large-scale event, organized by Columbia University in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Hudson River Estuary Program. This event brings together thousands of students to selected sites along the Hudson River from f

At Hudson Montessori School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive—academically, emotionally, socially, and developmentally. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Advanced Therapy of America (ATA) to expand our support for students and families. This Wednesday, the ATA is hosting a free Parent Education Session on “Self-Regulation and Anxiety in Children: Helping Your Child to Reach Full Potential.” Through this partnership, ATA brings expert insight