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Book Review: Maria Montessori Speaks to Parents

by Tim Seldin | Book Reviews, MFA, TC Feb 2022, Tomorrow's Child

by Tim Seldin

Maria Montessori Speaks to Parents: A Selection of Articles

Written by Maria Montessori

Maria Montessori spent the vast majority of her professional life working with teachers, developing her innovative educational method. She devoted most of her energy to writing about the Method for teachers. However, she also spent some time during her courses and lectures to address parents. Within the pedagogical archives of Maria Montessori’s original work, several articles were found that have a style and content that was certainly written for parents. It is possible, and even likely, that these articles were written in 1931.

This book contains eleven short articles to help parents understand, in broad strokes, Montessori’s views on how children learn and the role that parents play in supporting their children’s development. It is an interesting collection of articles with clear and exact messages to parents. When I read each one, I had to put the book down and really contemplate her meaning and message. Maria Montessori’s style of writing is different from writers in the 21st century, but her message about children absolutely holds true today. This book is available through Amazon.

We would love to publish reviews of your favorite books. Send book reviews to Lorna at: lornamcgrath@montessori.org

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Growing Your Own… Supporting Teachers in Training

by Kitty Bravo | Administrative Team, Communication, Educational Program Coordination, Faculty, IMC Teacher Education, Montessori Administrators, Recruitment & Admissions, School Leadership, School Resources, Start of School Year, The International Montessori Council, Video, Webcasts / IMC

During this time of focus on teacher recruitment and retention, we will discuss when to send teachers for training and considerations for sponsorship. How can we best support successful partnerships with supervising teachers as well as support the self-directed intern with our special guest Kitty Bravo

Helping Your Toddler Adjust to School

by The Montessori Foundation Staff | Family Resources, Infant, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Start of School Year, Video, Webinars / MFA

New Staff? Let’s increase their (and our) success potential!

by Kathy Leitch | Administrative Team, Communication, Faculty, Montessori Administrators, School Leadership, School Resources, Start of School Year, The International Montessori Council, Video, Webcasts / IMC

As we bring in new staff, how will we welcome, onboard, and support their success? Join Kathy Leitch this week as we discuss strategies and practices to create a welcoming and professional community for all staff.

One Family’s Way to Help Children Who Are Anxious

by Lorna McGrath | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Video, Webinars / MFA

INSIDE Montessori: DOcumentary

by Tim Seldin | Montessori 101, Montessori Education, Parent Education

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 and in life.

The film explores what Montessori education is and how it differs from traditional education. It showcases how Montessori is giving children of all ages the chance to achieve their full potential.

WATCH THE FILM