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 Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Early Adolescence (12-15), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue
Love That Dog By Sharon Creech This book would be great for ages eight to twelve. The book is written like a journal. It is from the boy’s point of view. He is in an elementary class and the class is doing a unit on poetry. Jack’s teacher reads poetry to the class. He thinks […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Early Adolescence (12-15), Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Mixed Ages, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue
Written by Stephen H. Segal and Valya Dudycz Lupescu Reviewed by Joyce St. Giermaine As Editor of Tomorrow’s Child, I often get unsolicited books and educational resources to review. Usually, I pass them along to somebody who is a real, certified, honest-to-goodness Montessorian. But sometimes, a little gem comes across my desk that I am […]
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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 Kath Kvols | Early Adolescence (12-15), Infant, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Webinars / MFA, Young Adolescent
No one wants their child to fail. However, sometimes experiencing not doing something perfectly the first time, learning from experience, or having the courage to try something new or challenging comes from developing determination and perseverance. Kathryn gives us great advice on how to allow failure to be a motivator rather than a discouragement.
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Early Adolescence (12-15), Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Mixed Ages, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue
Written by Anita B. Adhikary Illustrated by Blythe Russo This book is an interesting alphabet book full of empowering words for boys and girls but is focused on girls —young and old, culturally diverse, interacting with each other and with men and boys, able-bodied and differently abled. It pictures girls in situations from friendship to […]
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by Amy Kremer-Treibly | Archived Issues / Tomorrow's Child, Early Adolescence (12-15), Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Later Adolescence (15-18), MFA, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Practical Life
Why Have An Internship Program? Maria Montessori’s wisdom about the adolescent revolved around her observation of their need for meaningful work. She encouraged educators to get students outside the classroom and into appropriate adult experiences as much as possible...
by Biological Diversity | Archived Issues / Tomorrow's Child, Early Adolescence (12-15), Empowerment, Family Resources, Health / Nutrition, Later Adolescence (15-18), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Nature, Outdoor Education / Resources, Peace Education, Tomorrow's Child
Every day we make choices in our lives that affect the environment, the climate, and other species. Here’s how you can ‘choose wild’ and reduce your environmental footprint to leave more room for wild animals and plants. 1. Think twice when shopping. Before you buy...
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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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Early Adolescence (12-15), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Sensitive Periods, Upper Elementary (9-12)
Bug Wars: Deadly Insects and Spiders Go Head-To-Head By Steve Parker
Illustrated by Simon Mendez T/dropcap]his insect book is full of information. I am not one to be captured by the study of insects. However, Steve Parker has done a terrific job putting together facts which, supplemented by incredible illustrations by Simon Mendez, look like they […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Early Adolescence (12-15), Gender, Language, Language & Reading, MFA
By Naomi Shihab Nye
Illustrated by Nancy Carpenter itti’s Secrets is an older book that somehow just crossed my desk. I love it! Its contents are profound, heartwarming, and hopeful. The illustrations are lovely. It was published in 1997. Twenty years ago. Really? How could that be? This the story of a young girl who […]
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by Clanmore Montessori | Early Adolescence (12-15), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting, Montessori students, Montessori Teachers, Upper Elementary (9-12)
ork with them not for them For example, making lunches. If children have more choice, more control and a greater sense of responsibility, they are more likely to eat what has been chosen. Talk to them about nutrition and how to make wise choices. Involve them in making grocery lists. Responsibility and Accountability Are Important: […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Adolescence, Book Reviews, Early Adolescence (12-15), Lower Elementary (6-9), Mathematics, MFA, Montessori Middle School, Science
Ordinary People Change the World Written by Brad Meltzer illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos his is a great set of books! I checked with our elementary teacher and she said definitely for Lower Elementary age children (6-9 years old). The four books that are in this gift set are: I am Rosa Parks; I am Amelia […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Adolescence, Early Adolescence (12-15), Later Adolescence (15-18), MFA, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Upper Elementary (9-12), Young Adults
The Crossover by Kwane Alexander Wow! This is a powerful novel written in an unusual style. The author wrote the book in a mix of free verse and hip hop. I couldn’t put it down because of the flow and the characters. Teenagers will love this book! It is the story of a family. It’s […]
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by Jocelyn Bell Swanson, MEd | Adolescence, Brain Development, Early Adolescence (12-15), Later Adolescence (15-18), MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Parenting, Montessori Secondary / High School, Montessori students, Psychology
ust when parents think they have it down—that their child is gracious and engaged, academically sound if not accelerated, physically coordinated and mature—the kid goes and turns into an adolescent! Sometimes coming of age is a slow boil. And other times it’s like adding rice stick noodles into a wok full of oil. I absolutely […]
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by Michael Dorer, EdD | Early Adolescence (12-15), Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Montessori Administrators, Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Education, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Montessori Teachers, Primary (3-6), School Leadership, The International Montessori Council, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webcasts / IMC
What is curriculum? Does Montessori even have one? How does it work? Dr. Michael Dorer will start this three-part series on Curriculum by looking at these seminal questions. Together, we will then unpack curriculum jargon, and clarify what it does. While focusing on the Children’s House and Elementary, Michael will also touch on curriculum from […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Discipline, Early Adolescence (12-15), Infant, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Montessori Teachers, Primary (3-6), Start of School Year, Webinars / MFA
Do you struggle everyday with getting ready and out of the house on time for school, work, religious services, visiting friends and relatives? From her years of parenting, teaching, and administering a school Lorna McGrath has lots of tips for parents and teachers to make any getting ready time less of a struggle and more […]
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