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Wit and Wisdom: A Family Chat: Making Time and Space for Unstructured Play
Maria Montessori advised parents and teachers to engage in “spiritual preparation” as a prerequisite for successful caregiving and instruction. She suggested that we “must purify our hearts and render them burning with charity towards the...
Wit and Wisdom: A Family Chat: Making Time and Space for Unstructured Play
Join Cheryl Allen, Montessori Coach at Mountain City Public School, NC, for a conversation about the benefits of unstructured playtime and how to provide for...
Wit and Wisdom: A Family Chat: “Raising Your Child the Montessori Way” with Lorna McGrath
At a recent graduation celebration, the conversation focused on creating a peaceful home environment. This month we will talk about the essential qualities or characteristics that must be present for peace in our homes as well as in the classrooms. Join us and invite...
Music and Montessori
We dance, we sing, we listen, we play, we write, we perform music. We’ll start with a brief description of the ways that music is typically shared with children at all levels in Montessori schools. Then we’ll go into open discussion. Our guest is Larry...
Keys to Montessori: Then, Now, and in the Future
Join our team as they expand on eleven key Montessori principles for your home – consistency, mutual respect, individual uniqueness, order, encouragement, intrinsic motivation, freedom within limits, lifelong learning, autonomy, grace & courtesy, personal...
Montessori for the Elementary Years
Are you curious about the Montessori curriculum during the elementary years? Do you wonder if it could be right for your child? Join Lorna and David as they dive into the “why?” and the “how?” of Montessori for your Elementary...
What to Look for in Montessori Schools
Parents sometimes ask, “At what age should my Montessori child experience the reality of a conventional school setting? What are the benefits of a Montessori middle school or high school? What do those programs even look like and are they available near me? If...
What to Look for in Montessori Schools
Don’t miss Cassi Mackey’s information concerning what parents and caregivers need to know when looking for high fidelity Montessori schools. Her experience as a head of school, educational consultant, and adult educator has given her great insights into...
Montessori Education: Into the Adolescent Years!
Parents sometimes ask, “At what age should my Montessori child experience the reality of a conventional school setting? What are the benefits of a Montessori middle school or high school? What do those programs even look like and are they available near me? If...
Supporting Executive Functioning Skills in Your Toddler
First, what are executive functioning skills anyway? Next, how important are executive functioning skills for outcomes in life? Finally, how can families help? Join us and learn about nurturing this crucial realm of brain development in the early...
How to Engage Productively in Your Child’s Education
Candid conversations between educators and parents or caregivers can be occurrences impacted by demands on time of both. In Dorothy’s work as a teacher educator and author she has heard from, literally, hundreds of teachers concerning helpful and productive ways...
Where Are You on Your Montessori Parent Journey?
Maslowe, a well-known psychologist, developed a theory about humans and their needs along life’s path. In this broadcast we will discuss the needs of parents and caregivers as they journey through their years in Montessori school communities. Join us and take a...
Finding Ways for Families to Center Themselves During the Holidays
Holidays are often a time filled with emotion and that makes sense! The emotional experience of holidays is part of what gives them meaning and importance in our lives. But how can we plan ahead to center our families’ unique needs, values, and traditions so...
Family Communication: What That Looks, Sounds, and Feels Like
Kim, along with her husband Dave, have been Montessori advocates and parents for the better part of 15 years now. Their oldest son went off to college this fall and they still have three sons at home. Communication is a key element in their family life for making...
An Attitude of Gratitude
As the winter holiday season officially begins here in the USA with Thanksgiving we want to take some time to consider how we can instill an attitude of gratitude in ourselves and our children. Please join us for this inspiring time...