On Monday, we spent time examining the history of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.  As we explored the significance of each, we focused on an important theme - the necessity for complete and honest history.  This is the only way to make truly informed decisions about how we feel about a topic.   We learned about the Native American practice of honorable harvest, which encourages a reciprocal relationship with nature.  Some of the principles include taking only what y

Yesterday, Upper Elementary reignited our partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Last year, UE facilitated a book drive to support the non-profit and their mission to build homes, community and hope. Our first project of this school year was painting baffles which will be used to keep insulation in place, making the homes more energy efficient. In addition to buying these houses, homeowners invest hundreds of hours of personal labor. They will get to see the artful panels

Geometry 3-Part Cards “ The second period, six to twelve, is a peaceful period of a singular regularity. This age is a time of rest. The...

Last week, our class welcomed some of the first level students during our Peace Circle. It was so heartwarming to see how gentle and...

When I took my training for Montessori education I felt like I understood math for the very first time. I had always memorized the steps...

We are so happy to be back to school. Please take a moment to see all the ways we are building community. Cooking together! Learning...

See how our students are putting our values into practice every day at Davidson Green School.

“That Flag” read by author Tameka Fryer Brown Upper el is deep into a civil rights study.  They have explored the trials and triumphs of...

In honor of the Lunar New Year, upper elementary students worked in pairs to research this special time of year.  They explored the...

For our first peace circle of 2025, Upper El reflected on the past. We contemplated the following: Is there anything from the past that...

To close our week in upper el, we sat together in circle and contemplated, “What am I grateful for about myself?” The responses… ~ I can...

This week, we visited Charlotte’s Innovation Barn. https://envisioncharlotte.com/innovation-barn/  .  This is a space where businesses...

On Monday, we welcomed Veteran Bob Doran to our school.  Bob spent the first part of the morning in circle with upper elementary and...

Last Friday, Upper El held their first ever Upper El-lympics.  (Shout out to Ed for the clever naming.)  If we back up a bit, this idea...

Over the last three weeks, Upper El students have worked in small groups to study the three branches of our federal government: ...

This past weekend, we welcomed the autumnal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere.  For our first peace circle of the week, I read to the...

You never know how an overcast rainy day will affect the class. This past Monday, Upper El spent the morning work cycle peacefully...

Writing takes on many forms in Upper El.  From journaling and weekly letter writing to research, poetry and creative stories.  Part of...

In Upper El there are three student-led committees:  Student Board, Culinary and Care of Environment.  Committee members change three...