Our classrooms were filled with love when our students celebrated their amazing mothers.
Elementary students learned an acrostic poem in English and made it their own by filling in the blanks with heartfelt words. They also recited beautiful Chinese poems to honor their moms. Primary students shared sweet and thoughtful stories about their mothers, making everyone smile. Dandelion students melted hearts by saying “我爱你 (wǒ ài nǐ)”—“I love you” in Chinese—and sharing their biggest, most beautiful smiles.
From thoughtful words to warm smiles, our students reminded us all how powerful a child’s love can be.
Thank you to all the incredible moms in our Tong Le community for your endless love, care, and support. Happy Mother’s Day! 💐
Halloween at Tong Le Montessori School was a day filled with creativity, curiosity, and cultural exploration. Through Montessori-inspired activities, our students celebrated the holiday while engaging in meaningful learning experiences. Check out the highlights in our video!
Our Cherry Blossom students kicked off the season by creating their own Halloween book, inspired by Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Their imaginative book introduces readers to Halloween characters through catchy, repetitive phrases and charming illustrations. Sharing their work with younger students was a delightful experience that connected the classes and inspired everyone to dive into reading.
In both Carnation and Sunflower Classes, students dressed in costumes representing different countries. Carnation students explored the music from the countries represented by their costumes, learning about unique sounds, rhythms, and traditions. Meanwhile, Sunflower students took a geographical approach, identifying the locations of these countries on a map. This hands-on exploration connected music, geography, and culture, broadening their understanding of the world.
In Dandelion Class, students delved into the world of spiders by reading The Very Busy Spider in Chinese. Through this activity, they expanded their Chinese vocabulary, learning the names of animals featured in the story. They also created spider webs by weaving on paper plates, combining language learning with hands-on craft work.
Halloween at Tong Le Montessori is about more than costumes and treats—it’s an opportunity to celebrate learning, creativity, and connection. Watch our video to see how our students enjoyed Halloween the Montessori way!
As Halloween approaches, the excitement is evident in every classroom at Tong Le Montessori School. This year, our elementary students have captured their Halloween experiences in writing, sharing the sights, sounds, and magic of this festive season. The writing reflects the individual abilities of each child, with some offering detailed stories and others describing simpler scenes, but each piece is a beautiful expression of thought.
In Montessori education, writing is more than just forming words; it’s a bridge to sharing ideas, memories, and imagination. Reading, in turn, connects us to the thoughts and feelings of others. Our students’ Halloween writings showcase this philosophy, revealing how even the youngest learners can convey their unique perspectives on the world around them.
We’re delighted to share a few examples of our students’ work with you. Each piece has its own charm and creativity, reminding us that every effort in writing is a milestone in self-expression. Please enjoy their stories below, and join us in celebrating their achievements!
As you read these entries, we hope you feel the excitement and wonder that Halloween brings to our community. A heartfelt congratulations to each of our students for their efforts in capturing their Halloween spirit in words!
At Tong Le Montessori, curiosity is a treasured quality we encourage every day. We want to encourage children explore the world around them and express their thoughts in their unique ways. Recently, our elementary students were asked a simple yet intriguing question: “What would you do if you had a spider?” From this question grew a world of research, creativity, and storytelling, as each child engaged with the topic in their own way.
Some students eagerly researched spider facts, fascinated by the world of arachnids and eager to learn more. Others let their imaginations run wild, drawing on real-life experiences and weaving those memories into their stories. Each piece of writing reflects the students’ personalities, interests, and growing knowledge, showcasing the depth of thought they bring to their work.
In the Montessori philosophy, following a child’s natural curiosity is at the heart of learning. Dr. Maria Montessori believed in fostering a learning environment where children could independently explore subjects that pique their interests. Research becomes a tool for discovery, and reading and writing transform into joyful, self-driven expressions of learning.
Our students’ engagement with spiders is a perfect example of this approach in action. Whether through reading books, examining spider models, or writing stories, they are practicing critical thinking, asking questions, and pursuing their own paths of discovery. They aren’t just learning about spiders—they’re developing lifelong skills like independent research, imaginative thinking, and thoughtful expression.
Our students work hard to present mommies with the gift they made for Mother’s Day. We hopeful all mommies like the gift they made.
Our IC children dyed tissues papers and we turned them into flower bouquets. A “Happy Mother’s Day” card was handwritten by our beginner writers in Primary class to go with the bouquets.
Our Primary children made a potted flower.
All writers in Primary wrote stories about their mommy either with movable alphabet or pencil.
Our writers copied poems and shared them with children who haven’t learned to write yet.
A contribute to all the mommies with a song. 有你就幸福 Blessed to Have You.
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