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Adolescents:Secondary Internship Program

Adolescents:Secondary Internship Program

by | 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...
Sustainability: 12 Ways to Live More Sustainably

Sustainability: 12 Ways to Live More Sustainably

by | 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...
Elementary Years

Elementary Years

by | Archived Issues / Tomorrow's Child, Children with Exceptionalities, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Executive Functioning, Language & Reading, Mathematics, MFA, Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Education, Montessori students, Peace Education, Re-enrollment, Reading, Science, Sensitive Periods, Tomorrow's Child, Writing

To inspire academic excellence; nurture curiosity, creativity, and imagination; and awaken the human spirit As children near the end of their kindergarten year in Montessori, many parents struggle with the question of whether or not to keep their children in...
Setting Limits It’s Not too Late! The Hows & Whys to Setting Limits

Setting Limits It’s Not too Late! The Hows & Whys to Setting Limits

by | 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...
Montessori’s Gentle Approach To Discipline

Montessori’s Gentle Approach To Discipline

by | Archived Issues / Tomorrow's Child, Challenging Behaviors, Discipline, Emotionally Healthy Children, Empowerment, Grace and Courtesy, Maria Montessori, MFA, Mixed Ages, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Peace Education, Tomorrow's Child

Many parents believe that the word discipline means to punish. In reality, it means to teach. In a Montessori-inspired home, parents are empathetic, caring, and respect children as real and separate human beings. However, children also need to develop a sense of...
Helping Children Cope: Tips For Talking About Tragedy

Helping Children Cope: Tips For Talking About Tragedy

by | Archived Issues / Tomorrow's Child, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Emotionally Healthy Children, Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Tomorrow's Child

After a tragedy, you might feel helpless—but your child needs your support. Here’s help knowing what to say. When a tragedy—such as a natural disaster, mass shooting, or terrorist attack—occurs, it can be hard to talk to your child about what happened. How do you...