Students in Math enjoying the Fraction Fruit Fiesta! We learn by doing. The human brain is wired for hands-on interaction with the physical world. Acquiring a solid foundation in mathematical concepts at an early age is critical to a child’s…
What better way to engage children in learning than to let them get their hands dirty, while using the material taught in class to produce a finished product? Because, let’s be honest, kids love the hands-on stuff! Recently, students in…
Students often question their Math teachers as to why they have to learn certain concepts in Math. Concepts such as the Pythagorean Theorem can be quite challenging for students to connect to the world outside. Teachers strive to help students…
Students often question their Math teachers as to why they have to learn certain concepts in Math. Concepts such as the Pythagorean Theorem can be quite challenging for students to connect to the world outside. Teachers strive to help students…
Mathletics in Rowntree Montessori's Curriculum Here at Rowntree, we are always willing to embrace new concepts and the use of technology in the classroom. So when we discovered a fully interactive, global Mathematics program, we jumped at the chance to…
It is that time in our school calendar when pencils and books are replaced with purses and shopping bags. Rowntree Montessori hosted its third annual Math Day “Shop Until you Drop” bonanza, which is yet another exciting day dedicated to…
It is that time in our school calendar when pencils and books are replaced with purses and shopping bags. Rowntree Montessori hosted its third annual Math Day “Shop Until you Drop” bonanza, which is yet another exciting day dedicated to…
By Grade 7, students are beginning to realize that humans have significant impacts on the environment. In science class, the students analysed some of these impacts and their consequences, while reflecting upon their personal responsibility to protect the environment. During…
We’ve all been looking forward to this year’s 100th Day of School. The students’ excitement for the day makes all the work put in worth it! The students get right into the action with a celebration full of activities, all…
Congratulations to our Robotics competition team, the #Swagbots Reincarnated, who competed in the FIRST® LEGO® League Provincial Championship tournament at the University of Waterloo yesterday. We are very proud of what you have learned about engineering, math, science, technology and computer programming and how…