Music and Montessori
We dance, we sing, we listen, we play, we write, we perform music. We'll start with a brief description of the ways that music is typically shared with children at all levels in Montessori schools. Then we'll go into open discussion. Our guest is Larry Schanker, Head...
Keys to Montessori: Then, Now, and in the Future
Join our team as they expand on eleven key Montessori principles for your home - consistency, mutual respect, individual uniqueness, order, encouragement, intrinsic motivation, freedom within limits, lifelong learning, autonomy, grace & courtesy, personal...
Montessori for the Elementary Years
Are you curious about the Montessori curriculum during the elementary years? Do you wonder if it could be right for your child? Join Lorna and David as they dive into the “why?” and the “how?” of Montessori for your Elementary child.
What to Look for in Montessori Schools
Parents sometimes ask, "At what age should my Montessori child experience the reality of a conventional school setting? What are the benefits of a Montessori middle school or high school? What do those programs even look like and are they available near me? If my...
Motivated to Grow: The Child’s Passion for Work
Independent work begins with choice, and choice is a necessary work element for self-development.Look in a Montessori classroom with twenty or more very busy children between the ages of almost three and six, and you will see children who are passionate about their...
In Pursuit of the Correct Answer: The Role of Process and Discovery in Montessori
Changing our View of Education: A Positive Approach The positive nature of the Montessori approach, with its emphasis on process and discovery, is central to why it works so well for children in their development. When Dr. Montessori lectured in London in 1946, she...
What Does the Laundry Have to Do with it?
Practical Life is a fundamental part of the Montessori curriculum. Dr. Maria Montessori wrote, “Education should not just be preparation for university, but preparation for life.” We want our children to have the skills and knowledge to function very well...
What to Look for in Montessori Schools
Don't miss Cassi Mackey's information concerning what parents and caregivers need to know when looking for high fidelity Montessori schools. Her experience as a head of school, educational consultant, and adult educator has given her great insights into what you'll...
Montessori Education: Into the Adolescent Years!
Parents sometimes ask, "At what age should my Montessori child experience the reality of a conventional school setting? What are the benefits of a Montessori middle school or high school? What do those programs even look like and are they available near me? If my...
What do parents care about in your middle school or high school? How is your program meeting student and parent hopes?
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Supporting Executive Functioning Skills in Your Toddler
First, what are executive functioning skills anyway? Next, how important are executive functioning skills for outcomes in life? Finally, how can families help? Join us and learn about nurturing this crucial realm of brain development in the early years.
How to Engage Productively in Your Child’s Education
Candid conversations between educators and parents or caregivers can be occurrences impacted by demands on time of both. In Dorothy's work as a teacher educator and author she has heard from, literally, hundreds of teachers concerning helpful and productive ways for...