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INSIDE Montessori: DOcumentary

By | Jul 27, 2023

INSIDE MONTESSORI: A DOCUMENTARY  INSIDE MONTESSORI (82:05) is a documentary film and library of short videos (chapter & focus videos and bonus videos) that reframe the national education conversation toward creating learning environments that allow children to achieve their full potential. The proven, developmental and child-centered practices of Montessori education can support ALL children, regardless of background and learning style, in having the opportunity to flourish in learning...

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Special MFA Members’ discount code for The Parenting Puzzle

By | Sep 28, 2017

To receive your Montessori Family Alliance member discount when you register for the Parenting Puzzle - The Basics  go to https://montessorifoundation.thinkific.com/courses/the-parenting-puzzle-the-basics-updated Choose the MFA Member price on check out. As a member, the system will allow you to check out at the discounted family registration...

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Supporting the Development of Concentration

By | Mar 28, 2017

Concentration: What is it? n a LinkedIn post this past June, “Want Kids to Succeed?  Teach them Focus,” Daniel Goleman explains why concentrating is a precursor for both learning something new and developing self-control. We all know that success in school and in life depends on developing this ability, so it’s encouraging to see modern psychologists and educators recognize this is a fundamental skill to address in school. Goleman offers great suggestions. There are...

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Why is my child washing tables all day? The value of the lessons in practical life

By | Jan 30, 2025

  "All activities connected with caring for oneself and the environment—like getting dressed, preparing food, setting the table, wiping floors, clearing dishes—these are tasks that adults often avoid. Yet, for children between one and four, these jobs are a source of joy, and they eagerly rise to the invitation to participate." — Dr. Silvana Montanaro "I love Montessori! I get to make snacks and serve them to my friends. It’s like being a real waiter."— Phillip, age 5 This photograph...

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Setting Tuition: FInding The Right Balance

By | Jan 30, 2025

Discover how strategic tuition planning can enhance your school's sustainability and strengthen community trust. Learn to balance affordability with quality education.At this time of the year, many of us who lead private schools have just gone through the process of setting tuition for next year. The odds are that we simply took last year’s numbers and adjusted them by a factor representing our projected increased cost of operations and wages.Strategic tuition planning is crucial for...

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Welcome to the new year! All stressed out…already?

By | Jan 30, 2025

Halfway through the school year, leaders are invited to reflect on the successes and challenges of their journey so far. In this interactive workshop, we’ll share insights, celebrate wins, and explore strategies to tackle ongoing challenges, leaving you inspired and equipped to approach the remainder of the year with clarity and confidence. We have half of the year ahead of us...we can do...

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Montessori Family Alliance School Group Membership (Print & Digital 2025-2026 School Year ) Under 50

By | Jan 27, 2025

MFA School Group Membership includes:

  • This is for the 2025/2026 issue, you will receive your first issue in the Fall 2025
  • Print and digital issues of Tomorrow’s Child for each family at your school
  • MFA membership for all of your families (a value of $55/family)
  • Guidance and instruction to help you best introduce the MFA to your families for maximum engagement.
  • Print and digital materials and scripts so you can effortlessly communicate the value of this gift to your parents.
  • Access to our online parent resource library including thousands of articles and webinars on parenting and school topics.
  • Discounts on the Parenting Puzzle, our online parenting course created by Lorna McGrath.
  • Parent webinars with Montessori thought leaders and access to recordings to watch on their own time.
  • Access to the team at the Montessori Foundation. We’re here to help!
  • Invitation to a closed Montessori parent Facebook group to connect Montessori parents globally

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The Advantage of Mixed-Aged Classrooms

By | Jan 20, 2025

When we have visitors and tours in our classroom, I often wonder what parents and caregivers think when they see our mixed-age students working together. I see these families walk into our classroom observing something most of them probably haven’t seen before. I was a student once, too, in a traditional classroom, where all the students worked with the same material at the same time, using worksheets. I also remember some students falling behind and trying to play catch-up while others...

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Welcome to the new year! All stressed out…already?

By | Jan 15, 2025

By special request, this week, we’ll explore the topic of stress, its impact, and our response to it. Last week, we discussed intentions, goals, and New Year’s resolutions. Research shows that setting goals can ADD to our stress! Is there “good” stress? What does neuroscience tell us? How about ancient wisdom and Montessori theory? Join us for some insights and tools, and bring some of your own to...

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Book Review: Tales of a Traveling Nurse: Is This my Home?

By | Jan 13, 2025

Written by Sheri Sturniolo Illustrated by Shay Larby Children at the elementary level will probably enjoy this book as they look at a career that is new to them, as it was for me: Tales of a Traveling Nurse. They will be able to follow her stops in several different states in the United States as she travels in her work as a pediatric nurse and, as she says, “an explorer.” The illustrations are full of color and images of the many experiences that she describes. The author uses rhyming to...

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The Benefits of Your Toddler Moving into the Primary Level

By | Jan 13, 2025

So now your baby is old enough to go to almost any early childhood program. Join Tracey Hall, an experienced Montessori toddler guide and teacher educator, to learn how toddlers can smoothly transition into a Montessori three to six year old program and the benefits to continuing in a program that is based on the same...

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The Importance Of Bring Art Literacy Into Your School

By | Jan 13, 2025

Understanding the importance of integrating a visual art curriculum into the classroom is crucial in today's educational landscape, especially with the emphasis on STEAM programming. The "A" in STEAM signifies arts, showcasing the increasing recognition of arts within this educational movement across all grade levels. This approach, combining science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through project-based learning, not only prepares children for future jobs but also nurtures...

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