by Lorna McGrath | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Video, Webinars / MFA
Maslowe, a well-known psychologist, developed a theory about humans and their needs along life’s path. In this broadcast we will discuss the needs of parents and caregivers as they journey through their years in Montessori school communities. Join us and take a...
by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, MFA, Tomorrow's Child
Written by Mariana Bissonnette Illustrated by Alishs Nicole Brumfield, Brenda Brambila, Esma Bošnjaković, Samantha Morales-Johnson, Sophia Marie Pappas, Tracy Nishimura Bishop, and Chie Ushio During the years that I have been studying the Montessori Method and...
by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, MFA, Tomorrow's Child
Written by Sonia Sotomayor, US Supreme Court Justice Illustrated by Rafael López In this book, a group of children go together to a garden. They decide where to plant flowers, water trees, and enjoy the day together. As each child in the book introduces themselves, we...
by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, MFA, Tomorrow's Child
Written by Anne Wynter Illustrated by Daniel Miyares Wow! This one is a powerful, well-written, and beautifully illustrated book about a young girl named Nell who plants a seed. The steps from finding a seed to every step along the way to a fully grown tree producing...
by Lorna McGrath | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Video, Webinars / MFA
Holidays are often a time filled with emotion and that makes sense! The emotional experience of holidays is part of what gives them meaning and importance in our lives. But how can we plan ahead to center our families’ unique needs, values, and traditions so...
by Montessori.org | Archived Issues / Tomorrow's Child, MFA
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by Lorna McGrath | MFA, TC December 2023
Dear Members, By now, I hope you have all taken just a few moments to open your Montessori Family Alliance (MFA) account. Ask your school administrator for the link so that you have access to “The Montessori App,” where you can find everything you are looking...
by Sarah Moudry | MFA, TC December 2023
If you have poked around on the internet looking for information about Montessori homes or schools, you have come across the term “Prepared Environment.” The Prepared Environment is any space that is designed to maximize the experiences of the people who use the...
by Paula Lillard Preschlack | MFA, TC December 2023
Dr. Montessori observed that children are intrinsically inspired to exert great effort when their work is purposeful. Through close observation of a child in action in a Primary classroom, we can see how Montessori fosters perseverance. In the Montessori approach,...
by Joyce St. Giermaine | MFA, Montessori Curriculum, TC December 2023
Nurturing Curiosity, Creativity, and Imagination “Mommy, why are there no more dinosaurs in the world today?” “Where do potatoes come from?” “Why is the sky blue?” If you’re a parent, such questions are a daily dose of wonder, but have you ever...
