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by Michael Dorer, EdD | Child's Work, Communication, Discipline, Empowerment, Mindfulness, Mixed Ages, Montessori Education, Peace Education, Planes of Development, Prepared Environment, The International Montessori Council, Webcasts / IMC
Teaching Positive Social Development to ALL Students
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by Jonathan Wolff | Communication, Discipline, The International Montessori Council, Webcasts / IMC
How do you know if your Professional Development dollars are well spent
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by Cathie Perolman | Communication, Discipline, Emotionally Healthy Children, Empowerment, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Mixed Ages, Montessori Family Life, Peace Education, Planes of Development, Psychology, Sensitive Periods, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue, Upper Elementary (9-12)
Dear Cathie— My children are not always nice to each other, and they sometimes admit they have been unkind to others at school or on play dates as well. I want them to learn to be kind and respectful. I have been expecting them to say “I’m sorry” when they act in this manner, such […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Child's Work, Communication, Discipline, Empowerment, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Language, MFA, Montessori Parenting, Sensitive Periods, Toddler (18 months-3 years), Webinars / MFA
What? Wonder-filled? Did you think, “What could be wonder-filled about the TERRIBLE TWO’S?” If you are struggling with your two-year old or you are about to celebrate your child’s second birthday, this session with Lorna will give you insights about two-year old behavior, how they are changing during the year from 2 to 3, success […]
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by Kath Kvols | Adolescence, Communication, Discipline, Early Adolescence (12-15), 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), Webinars / MFA
Do you set limits and then give in? Are you not sure how to set limits? In this session you will learn: • An easy 6 step process to set limits. • How to not crumble after you set the limit. • How to follow through in a way that your child feels understood and […]
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by Sharon Caldwell | Communication, Discipline, Free Reads, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Mixed Ages, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Teachers, Parent Education, Tomorrow's Child
“The undisciplined child enters into discipline by working in the company of others; not being told he is naughty … Discipline is, therefore, primarily a learning experience and less a punitive experience if appropriately dealt with.” —Maria Montessori Teachers spend...
by Mary Conroy Kitty Bravo | Brain Development, Discipline, Later Adolescence (15-18), MFA, Mixed Ages, Planes of Development, Practical Life, Tomorrow's Child, Upper Elementary (9-12)
Upon visiting a Montessori classroom the first time, one might wonder what magic spell has been cast upon these young children making them so calm and self-directed. Another person might look at that same class and be confused by the children’s independence, wondering where’s the discipline? These children just do as they please. Visitors commonly […]
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by Maureen Healy | Brain Development, Communication, Discipline, Emotionally Healthy Children, Empowerment, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Mindfulness, Montessori Family Life, Primary (3-6), Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA
While growing up has never been easy, today’s world undeniably presents kids and their parents with unprecedented challenges. In this session, award-winning author Maureen Healy will share highlights from her new book, “The Emotionally Healthy Child,” and answer real-life questions from anyone wanting to raise emotionally healthy children. Come and learn some new strategies to […]
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by Cheryl Allen | Adolescence, Brain Development, Communication, Discipline, Early Adolescence (12-15), Health / Nutrition, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Parenting, Primary (3-6), Research, Social Media, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA
One of our greatest challenges in the 21st century is how to help children navigate technology responsibly. In this session Cheryl Allen and Dr. Nora Faris discuss the potentials and the pitfalls of parenting during the digital age. Join us to learn about strategies for guiding our children through today’s digital world.
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by Danielle Herzog | Communication, Discipline, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Mindfulness, Mixed Ages, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Practical Life, Primary (3-6), Research, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue, Upper Elementary (9-12), Young Adolescent, Young Adults
We ask about pets, allergies, and car seats, but would we hesitate to ask the parents of our child’s playdate if there are guns in their home? When my daughter was 3, she saw her first toy gun on a playdate. It was neon green and shot balls instead of bullets, but it was the […]
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by Anne Courts | Adolescence, Brain Development, Children with Exceptionalities, Communication, Discipline, Empowerment, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Language, Lower Elementary (6-9), Mindfulness, Mixed Ages, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting, Parent Education, Practical Life, Primary (3-6), Psychology, Sensitive Periods, Sensorial, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue
Between 15 and 36 months old, in addition to physically increasing in size, toddlers are also learning to develop cognitively, emotionally, and socially. The development of their large muscles allows them to walk, run, and jump, while their small-muscle development helps them gain fine-motor skills, such as eating with utensils or learning to dress themselves. […]
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by Margot Garfield-Anderson | Discipline, Early Adolescence (12-15), Empowerment, Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Mindfulness, Mixed Ages, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting, Practical Life, Prepared Environment, Primary (3-6), Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue, Young Adolescent, Young Adults
Your child’s Montessori guide spends a tremendous amount of time planning and organizing the classroom. Modifications and adjustments are sometimes done daily, depending upon the need. When you step into a Montessori classroom you might be awestruck by the highly organized, simple beauty of the room. Here children are given some of their first lessons […]
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by Maria Chaffin | Discipline, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Montessori Education, Montessori Teachers, Psychology, The International Montessori Council, Webcasts / IMC
Brynn Rangel and Maria Eva Chaffin will focus on the increasing number of challenging behavior and special needs families that are approaching Montessori Schools in the hope for a better fit for their children. We will review and answer questions regarding the following core topics covered in the upcoming course: Addressing Challenging Behaviors in the Montessori Classroom: Systems for Supporting Staff and Students. […]
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by Tanya L. Ryskind J.D. | Brain Development, Communication, Discipline, Empowerment, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Primary (3-6), Video, Webinars / MFA
Making choices is part of our everyday existence, what to eat, what to wear, what to do? Making good choices is learned. How do we help our children make good choices? This webinar will explore methods and language used to help our children make good choices consistently.
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Discipline, MFA, Mixed Ages, Montessori Parenting, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue
Beyond Measure: Rescuing an Overscheduled, Overtested, Underestimated Generation Written by Vicki Abeles, Director of Race to Nowhere, with Grace Rubenstein If you saw the documentary Race to Nowhere, this book is a compelling reminder that the work is not yet done to...
by Brynn Rangel | Discipline, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Montessori Administrators, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Montessori Teachers, Peace Education, Primary (3-6), Psychology, School Leadership, The International Montessori Council, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webcasts / IMC
A Case Study of Task Avoidance, Verbal Aggression, and Physical Aggression On November 8, 2017 our guest was Behavior Analyst, Brynn Rangel, MBA, BCBA. She will speak about Addressing Challenging Behaviors Part 2: A Case Study of Task Avoidance, Verbal Aggression, and Physical Aggression What happens when a child struggles to normalize? What do we […]
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by Michael Dorer, EdD | Discipline, Lower Elementary (6-9), Montessori Education, Montessori students, Montessori Teachers, The International Montessori Council, Upper Elementary (9-12), Video, Webcasts / IMC
Click to Download PDF Ground Rules 2.0 Michael and the panel explore how we establish ground rules in Montessori classrooms. Stop that! Be quiet! Use your inside voice! Walk in the classroom! Put your work away! Are these rule statements? Do statements like this help or hinder establishing proper codes of behavior? Why? What rules and […]
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by Kath Kvols | Archived Issues / Tomorrow's Child, Challenging Behaviors, Discipline, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Emotionally Healthy Children, Empowerment, Grace and Courtesy, MFA, Mixed Ages, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Parenting, Psychology, Tomorrow's Child
What Are Limits? Limits tell your family under what condition you are willing or unwilling to do something. They tell your family where you “draw the line.” They tell what you will or will not tolerate. Their purpose is to take care of you. Limits are not designed to...