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Psychologist vs Mom- How Do Montessori Teachers Do It?

by Chelsea Howe, PsyD | Communication, Discipline, Emotionally Healthy Children, Family Resources, MFA, Mindfulness, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Parent-Teacher Communication

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Communicating with Your Child Part 1: How to Get More Than a One Word Answer

by The Montessori Foundation Staff | Communication, Emotionally Healthy Children, Family Resources, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Video, Webinars / MFA

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Montessori Vs. Conventional School

by Trevor Eissler | Family Resources, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Parenting, Parent Education, Parenting on the Same Page, Video

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Montessori: Planting the Seeds of Learning

by Tim Seldin | Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Leadership Magazine Online Issue, Montessori Parenting, Montessori Teachers, Parent Education, Video

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Encouraging Kindness and Empathy

by Lorna McGrath | Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Emotionally Healthy Children, Family Resources, MFA, Mindfulness, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Video, Webinars / MFA

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My Child’s Learning Experience in the Community, Part 3: How Parents Can Be Involved and Supportive

by Cassi Mackey | Communication, Emotionally Healthy Children, Family Resources, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Video, Webinars / MFA

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Bridgemont International School, An Innovative Approach to Montessori Secondary School

by Robin Howe, EdD | Adolescence, Early Adolescence (12-15), Entrepreneurship, Family Resources, Montessori Middle School, Online Learning, Video, Webinars / MFA, Young Adolescent

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Tomorrow’s Child Magazine September 2021

by The Montessori Foundation Staff | Archived Issues / Tomorrow's Child, Covid, Family Resources, MFA, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue

This issue of Tomorrow’s Child includes the text of a wonderful graduation speech (Practical Life for Grown-Ups) given at a Montessori high school commencement, an essay about encouraging children to make wise choices about risks, teaching older children grace and courtesy, what to look for in a great Montessori school, helping children as they learn to read, 10 things your child’s Montessori teacher wants you to know, and so much more.

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Celebrating Financial Independence

by Nathan Dungan | Emotionally Healthy Children, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Parent-Teacher Communication, TC September 2021

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How Can I Get Involved With My Child’s School?

by The Montessori Foundation Staff | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Parent-Teacher Communication, TC September 2021

from Tomorrow’s Child – The Montessori Family Magazine – September/October 2021

by Montessori Foundation Staff

Here are a few ways in which you might be able to help your school.

There are some things that even money can’t buy, and one of the most valuable contributions that families make to a school is the gift of their time and expertise.

Parents, grandparents, and friends of the school are often found helping in the office, assisting in the classrooms, serving as field-trip drivers, offering a special class, planning the next special event, coaching, or serving on parents’ associations or school committees.

Parents play a crucial role in Montessori. Our schools are communities of parents and educators (many of whom will also have children enrolled at the school). Our ideas and input often help to shape the school.

Montessori schools are normally very responsive to suggestions and concerns.

Most Montessori schools encourage families to participate in the broader life of the school through social and educational activities. Although many parents spend considerable amounts of time as volunteers, except for parent-cooperative schools, there is normally no expectation for a set-time commitment.

Parents and grandparents who give of their time and talent share with their children special memories of experiences and friendships that endure well beyond their graduation.

Volunteer a few hours a week to help in the office.

Lend your time and support to our fundraising efforts.

Serve as a class parent.

Help to organize a reunion for former students and their families.

Help out in the library.

Help put together the school newsletter.

Join in at open houses to meet prospective families.

Teach a special course.

Volunteer to be an Ambassador Family to parents new to the school.

Help the teachers organize field trips or special lessons.

Help organize special events.

Help students work in the garden.

Serve on one of the school’s committees. Share your talents and special interests, such as playing a musical instrument, speaking a language, or making a craft. Volunteer your time to help the school prepare major mailings. Volunteer your time to coach a team or after school club.