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MFAResearchTC December 2023

What Does Research Tell Us About Montessori?

By | Dec 8, 2023

by Dr. Angela Murray and Dr. Ann Epstein We have been involved in Montessori research for over two decades and welcome this opportunity to summarize some recent developments for Tomorrow's Childs. We both contributed to the recently published Bloomsbury Handbook of Montessori Education, a comprehensive reference containing an entire section on the "Science of Montessori Education." With 62 chapters, more than 600 pages, and almost 100 authors from more than 25 countries, we know the...

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MFAMontessori 101TC September 2023

Montessori 101: What is a Montessori Material?

By | Oct 4, 2023

We hear a lot of talk about the Montessori Materials, but what exactly are those materials? How do we determine if something ‘qualifies’ as being ‘Montessori’ or not? There is a list of characteristics that must be considered when creating a Montessori Material. Dr. Montessori developed this list because she knew that science is always advancing. The materials she developed in the early 1900s would necessarily need to evolve as our understanding of the world and human development grew. At...

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Family ResourcesMFAMixed AgesMontessori Family LifeMontessori ParentingTC April 2023Tomorrow's Child

Advice from Montessori Family Alliance Friends

By | May 14, 2023

Reaching out to a friend who has children a bit older than yours can be a very comfortable way to get advice about your own parenting. When you are a part of the Montessori Family Alliance, the people to reach out to have very helpful pieces of advice. Christine Lowry The Montessori Foundation Being a parent is both the most challenging and rewarding thing we can do. My advice is to respect your child's sense of dignity. Children (especially young children) have a remarkable sense of...

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10 Benefits of Montessori

By | May 14, 2023

If no one has asked you how Montessori will benefit your child, or will Montessori benefit your child, they have probably thought of it. In fact, you may have asked yourself the very same question. Why choose an education that is an alternative to traditional education? Let’s examine ten reasons we may choose Montessori for our family. 1. Learning is child-centered and individualized. A similar curriculum to traditional schools is taught, often in a different order, and children move...

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ML September 2022

MPPI Review

By | Oct 6, 2022

Maryland Passes Legislation for State Teacher License By Denise Monnier, Director of State Advocacy After 4 years of hard work and persistence on the part of Montessori Schools of Maryland (MSM), the Maryland legislature passed, and the Governor signed into law a bill that allows an individual who holds a bachelor’s degree and a credential from the AMS, AMI or a program accredited by the MACTE to be eligible for a Maryland State Teaching Certificate to teach in a Montessori school. This...

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Free ReadsMFATC September 2022

LET’S GET OUT OF THE WAY – DON’T OVER-PARENT; EMPOWER YOUR CHILDREN INSTEAD!

By | Sep 1, 2022

By Paula Lillard Preschlack Helicopter Interference My college roommate visits me with her two teenage sons. She confides that she is worried that her 15-year-old isn’t working hard enough in school and “might be making poor choices about partying.” In our cabin kitchen, only moments later, I watch wide eyed while my friend takes the butter knife out of her son’s hand, pushes him aside, and says, “Here, let me make your sandwich. You have no idea what you’re doing.” Have you ever seen this...

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By | Jul 10, 2022

Consulting, Leadership Institute, Conferences, Parents, Professional Development, Recruit and Retain Parents, Teachers, and Students.School Accreditation, Teacher Education, Resources, and Meaningful SupportBringing Montessori Into Your Home And Family LifeThe Montessori Foundation &The International Montessori Council (IMC) Phoenix, Arizona  | November . 2 - 5 . 2023– Maria MontessoriOur Three OrganizationsAs we often say:We're here to help! The Montessori Foundation is a non-profit...

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About Montessori

By | Jul 8, 2022

The confidence the school has gained by the knowledge gained in this course was evident at our latest parent meeting. We were able to answer the parents’ questions with more affirmation and I could see that our confidence gave them confidence in us. Interesting, I just took my first born child off to college this weekend.

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Flip Your Organizational Chart

By | May 24, 2022

Leading Your School the Montessori Way: Flip Your Organizational Chart! Would you like to lead your school in a way that’s more consistent with Montessori values? If you would, I have a simple suggestion that can help you move in that direction: Flip your organizational chart! Doing this will give you a different perspective on your role as a school leader and your relationship with others at your school. It will also encourage you to think about how you might change some or all of your...

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