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INSIDE Montessori: DOcumentary

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

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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Lower Elementary (6-9)Montessori CurriculumMontessori EducationMontessori studentsParent EducationPlanes of DevelopmentPrimary (3-6)PsychologyResearchSensitive PeriodsUpper Elementary (9-12)Webcasts / IMC

Supporting the Development of Concentration

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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Leadership Styles

Leadership roles show up in many ways in our Montessori schools. The obvious role is the administrative team. Teachers and parents, of course, are leaders as well. What we model trickles down to students in their opportunities to lead. Let’s explore the idea of horizontal versus vertical...

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Book Review: Just a Worm

Written & illustrated by Marie Boyd This book is illustrated using quill art techniques except for the worm (pen and ink) and the blue sky (digital). Its eye-catching colors and designs are quite beautiful. The author gives readers a lesson in quill art at the end of the book. The story itself is about the worm affirming that it is more than ‘just a worm.’ Along the way, the worm discovers how other garden insects contribute to the garden world. If you look closely, you’ll find the...

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Book Review: Intentional Connections – Building Parent Teacher Partnerships

Written by Dorothy Harman Parents, this is a book to put at the top of your “must read” list! It’s so user friendly and packed with such important information for all of us: parents, teachers, caregivers, and extended family. When I was halfway through it, I couldn’t put it down. My grandson is in Montessori school, and I wanted to send a copy to his parents immediately!Dorothy Harman has so much wisdom to share and inspiration to offer about parent-teacher relationships, keeping the...

MFATC May 2024

A Note from the Program Director

Dear Parents and Caregivers, Yes! It’s spring and our days are getting longer, new life is everywhere, and we can open our homes and lives to a breath of fresh air. This is our last issue of Tomorrow’s Child for the 2023-2024 school year. All the surveys, focus groups, and analysis have paid off thanks to you and your school leaders. Look how far we’ve come! The Montessori App makes accessing trusted resources and information easier for you. Wit & Wisdom, our monthly evening discussions...

Infant-Toddler (0 to 3)MFATC May 2024

Choose. Move. Repeat.

These three words can guide your choices as a parent of a young child.You make choices based on what you believe to be best for your child and family. These choices may be based on emotion, assumptions, or exasperation. I encourage you to consider making your decisions based on a system you know can work. When you can create a system for yourself in your decision making for your children, you may find that you have better, less-stressful outcomes and more confidence as a parent. Although...

MFATC May 2024

How to Build a Community

Life has changed for many families over the years, and today it is more important than ever for schools and families to work together to create a nurturing community that supports parents, teachers, and children. Schools can be much more than where children learn basic skills; they can become communities where people feel safe, connected, and welcomed. In most Montessori schools, this is already the case. Their byline could be similar to this line from Yeats: “There are no strangers here....

Lower Elementary (6-9)MFATC May 2024Upper Elementary (9-12)

Embracing Change – Transitioning to a Traditional Middle School

Note from the Director: This article includes so many tips for helping children and adolescents in the transition from one school to another. It is packed with practical ways to be of support to them whether they are changing schools or levels within schools. Much of the material applies to all ages, but you will need to determine what is age appropriate for your child or adolescent’s stage of development.Change is a part of life. It is not always easy, but it speaks to the beautiful ebb...

MFAPrimary (3-6)TC May 2024

The Progression of Left to Right in Montessori Language Development

The Montessori Method, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, is renowned for its child-centered approach to education. Within the Montessori classroom, language development plays a crucial role in nurturing a child's ability to communicate effectively. While the Montessori Method itself is adaptable to various writing systems and cultural contexts, it often incorporates a left-to-right progression in language activities and materials. This article explores the reasons behind the left-to-right...

MFATC May 2024

Real Life Story: A Determined Mom

by Becky NobleI have been a strong supporter of Montessori education since before Ben was born, having read several of Maria Montessori's books and applied those methods when working with my employer's young children. When it was time for Ben's dad and me to decide on a kindergarten for Ben, we considered a few options. Ben’s dad had been in public school throughout his education and felt that, if it was good enough for him, it was good enough for Ben. He was, however, willing to look at...

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