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by Christine Lowry | Adolescence, Empowerment, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA, Young Adolescent
Join Christine Lowry for Part 2 of Chores, Allowance,and Paid Work. During this session Christine will share ways that parents can involve their elementary and adolescent children in the life of the family, in managing their money, and earning money from jobs at home as well as out in the larger community.
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by Tim Seldin | Adolescence, Brain Development, Language, Language & Reading, MFA, Mixed Ages, Montessori Education, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue
The process of learning how to read should be as painless and simple as learning how to speak. Montessori begins by placing the youngest students in classes where the older students are already reading. All children want is to “do what the big kids can do,” and, as the intriguing work that absorbs the older […]
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by Cheryl Allen | Adolescence, Early Adolescence (12-15), Empowerment, Family Resources, Imagination, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Parenting, Montessori Secondary / High School, Practical Life, Upper Elementary (9-12), Video, Webinars / MFA, Young Adolescent
Most people think of Montessori Practical Life as scooping and pouring in the Early Childhood years but as Maria Montessori said, “Education should not just be preparation for university, it should be preparation for life.” Cheryl Allen will guide us through activities and ideas for Practical Life during the elementary and adolescent years.
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by Lorna McGrath | Adolescence, Communication, Early Adolescence (12-15), Empowerment, Later Adolescence (15-18), MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Graduates, Montessori Secondary / High School, Montessori students, Practical Life, Video, Webinars / MFA
Lorna McGrath has the opportunity to talk with four NewGate School’s seniors before they graduate and go off into a new stage of their lives. Each of them has a unique story to share. It is such a pleasure to listen to their experiences in Montessori and how that has shaped and will continue to […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Adolescence, Early Adolescence (12-15), Empowerment, Family Resources, Later Adolescence (15-18), MFA, Montessori Graduates, Montessori Secondary / High School, Montessori students, Video, Webinars / MFA
Lorna McGrath interviews one of NewGate School’s 2018 graduates. NewGate is an International Montessori school that serves children from 18 months old to 18 years old. Three fifths of the NewGate graduates this year are from countries other than the United States. Our interviewee, Alex, is from Spain and will be returning to Spain before […]
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by Patricia DeLeon | Adolescence, Español, The International Montessori Council
Seminarios Montessori en Línea en Español. 23 de Abril. La Casa del Adolescente Panelistas: Rodrigo Diez, Eder Cuevas y Patty de León
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by Patricia De Leon | Adolescence, Communication, Early Adolescence (12-15), Later Adolescence (15-18), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Young Adolescent
Join as we explore ways for you to connect with your teens. Connection comes before “real” communication. When “real” communication is established we can foster peace, understanding, and collaboration.
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by Jonathan Wolff | Adolescence, Communication, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Primary (3-6), Upper Elementary (9-12), Video, Young Adolescent
As children, most of us were raised and schooled with answers and rules. “These are the facts. And here’s how I expect you to behave.” While such adult pronouncements and prescriptives may win a battle of learning and behavior in the moment, they are rarely victorious in the long war of independence. In this week’s […]
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by Maria Chaffin | Adolescence, Autism, Children with Exceptionalities, Early Adolescence (12-15), Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Primary (3-6), Upper Elementary (9-12), Video, Webinars / MFA
An increasing number of families are looking for options for the inclusion of a special needs child into a typical classroom environment. In this session we’ll discuss the pros and cons associated with a Montessori classroom including class sizes, materials, student independence, multi-age classrooms, school resources and other factors relevant to children who have failed […]
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by Patricia De Leon | Adolescence, Communication, Early Adolescence (12-15), Later Adolescence (15-18), MFA, Montessori Parenting, Webinars / MFA
Join adolescent expert Patty DeLeon for insights and ideas about adolescents and social media.
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by Lorna McGrath | Adolescence, Book Reviews, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Mixed Ages, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue
Chester Raccoon and the Almost Perfect Sleepover Written by Audrey Penn illustrated by Barbara L.Gibson The storyline is perfect for children who are interested and excited about their first sleepover but maybe a little hesitant or may have had the experience of wanting to go home rather than stay. It would be a good book […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Adolescence, Early Adolescence (12-15), MFA, Mixed Ages, Montessori Family Life, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue
A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR As the grandmother of two boys (15 months apart in age), I have seen that the outcomes of minor squabbles can escalate at an alarming rate and turn into a physical battle, usually over a toy or a Pokemon™ card. Sometimes the most practical response by the adult in the room […]
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by Tanya L. Ryskind J.D. | Adolescence, Early Adolescence (12-15), Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Primary (3-6), Re-enrollment, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA
Join Lorna McGrath and Tanya Ryskind who are both parents of young people who spent much of their time, from toddlers to teens, in Montessori schools. They’re putting their Montessori hats slightly to the side and bringing their parent hats to the forefront to...
by Lorna McGrath | Adolescence, Book Reviews, Early Adolescence (12-15), MFA, Primary (3-6), Tomorrow's Child Online Issue
Half Upon A Time By James Riley This book is a chapter book for eight to twelve-year-olds. There are three main characters in this book, much like Harry Potter. Their names are Jack, May, and Philip. This story is loosely based on Jack and the Beanstalk and Snow White. Jack is a poor farm boy […]
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by Tim Seldin | Adolescence, Later Adolescence (15-18), Montessori Education, Montessori Graduates, Montessori Secondary / High School, Video, Webcasts / IMC, Webinars / MFA, Young Adolescent, Young Adults
In May of 2016, Lorna McGrath interviewed six graduating seniors from the NewGate School (the Montessori Foundation’s Lab School in Sarasota, Florida). In this candid and unscripted interview, Lorna leads an interesting conversation with students who grew up in Montessori and some who entered along the way.
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by Jeff Allen | Adolescence, Communication, Early Adolescence (12-15), Later Adolescence (15-18), Montessori Middle School, Montessori Parenting, Montessori Secondary / High School, Planes of Development, Sensitive Periods, Webinars / MFA
Jeff Allen shares insights for parents about adolescents and their behavior. Whether your child has the opportunity to attend a Montessori Secondary Program or not this information will be very beneficial to you and your teenager. In fact it may be even more important for parents of children who cannot continue in Montessori. They will […]
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by Robin Howe, EdD | Adolescence, Early Adolescence (12-15), Montessori Middle School, Montessori Parenting, Sensitive Periods, Start of School Year, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA
Join Dr. Robin Howe and Kathy Leitch for suggestions on how to support your elementary child as she moves into the Secondary level of Montessori school.
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by Joyce St. Giermaine | Adolescence, Book Reviews, Early Adolescence (12-15), Gender, Later Adolescence (15-18), MFA, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Psychology, Young Adults
Ashes to Asheville by Sarah Dooley his is definitely a book for young adults and grown-ups as well. It’s a road-trip story that explores some very contemporary issues about the concept of ‘family’ and the many very real issues that resulted before laws were changed to acknowledge the rights of all families. When two young […]
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