Category Archives: upper unit
Tomato juice and similes
Did you know that tomato juice is the state beverage of Ohio? The intermediate and upper units of McGuffey know that and much more about the state of Ohio as we explore Ohio History. We have looked back into Ohio’s … Continue reading
Posted in intermediate unit, language arts, McGuffey, social studies, upper unit
A big announcement
After months of strategic planning and action, the Board of Trustees is thrilled to announce that the McGuffey Foundation School is being renamed and reborn as The McGuffey Montessori School. For years we have described ourselves as “Montessori-like”, “similar to Montessori”, … Continue reading
Posted in announcements, McGuffey, primary unit, upper unit
Extended Day and homework
“Homework Time!” Each day during our Extended Day program, the students hear this familiar phrase around 4:00pm. We like to give the students who stay after school the opportunity to do assignments since they will be returning home later in … Continue reading
Posted in extended day, intermediate unit, upper unit
Audubon art
McGuffey Students will be using their skills to draw, paint and cartoon midwestern and endangered species of birds. The students will also learn more about the lives of John James Audubon, Roger Tory Peterson and, still living artist, David Sibley. … Continue reading
Posted in art, intermediate unit, McGuffey, primary unit, upper unit
Winter Break Camp
In case you didn’t hear, Winter Break Camp was a blast! We built cities, created shapes, went hiking, and took a whirl at bowling. It was a fantastic week, and a great way to manage an unusual academic calendar this … Continue reading
Posted in community, intermediate unit, McGuffey, preschool, primary unit, upper unit
Visit to Jungle Jim’s
Right before Winter Break, the primary through upper units took a field trip to Jungle Jim’s International Market in Fairfield. Students were guided through the store and learned about the foods of different cultures and communities as well as learning … Continue reading
Posted in community, field trip, intermediate unit, primary unit, social studies, upper unit
Intermediate and Upper Social Studies
In both the intermediate and the upper units, we studied our land and its first people. We found out where and why “tribes” settled in certain regions by the artifacts they left behind. We got to examine genuine Native American … Continue reading
Posted in intermediate unit, McGuffey, social studies, upper unit
Tae Kwon Do
December brought our PE unit on Tae Kwon Do. All grades, including preschool, are spending Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Oxford Martial Arts and Fitness. They are learning about stretching, core exercises, and the fundamentals of Tae Kwon Do. Special … Continue reading
Posted in community, intermediate unit, physical education, preschool, primary unit, upper unit
Winter concert a success!
On Friday the whole school traveled to the Oxford Senior Center to perform a winter concert. The seniors were delighted to hear our music, and the students loved singing for their audience. Special thanks to the Senior Center for allowing … Continue reading
Posted in community, intermediate unit, McGuffey, music, preschool, primary unit, upper unit
