The Tourmaline class at IMS recently had the opportunity to visit the ZDF capital city studio. This visit was organised as part of the Gewi lessons and was closely linked to the topic "Ancient Egypt".
Being attentive in natural environments - preferably forest, meadow and water - is a central part of cosmic education. Forest days are an integral part of the school day at IMS. On World Earth Day, the classes Turmalin and Aquamarin carried out a rubbish collection campaign in the surrounding forest of the school and on the shore of Wannsee.
In a joint action, beds in the schoolyard and the rest garden were made summer-ready.
At the open all-day school IMS, a varied programme always awaits the children at holiday time.
Chess enthusiasts are familiar with it: the Autumn Open 2022 for children under 10 took place in Berlin in November. The International Montessori School Berlin was represented by Petr Volodin.
Sometimes I help, sometimes I am helped - sometimes I show something, sometimes I am shown something. Inter-grade learning and an exchange of children across different age groups is part of the Montessori pedagogy that is cultivated at IMS.
We learn about Earth's raw materials - Why Year 4-6 children are excited about e-waste
At lunchtime, the Landhaus Oppenheim offers various places to take a break in the cafeteria, on the veranda or in the quiet garden. The varied, wholesome lunch with a high organic content comes from a regional caterer who specialises in catering for day-care centres and schools. The children take part in the meal selection.
Have we already got used to the fact that the children at IMS do very well in the Year 3 comparative tests every year? No. We are very pleased!
Paula as a guest at IMS - Paula has conquered the hearts of the students at our International Montessori School by storm. No wonder - the plea for #tolerance and #diversity is a lived daily practice at our school.
