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by Kelly Johnson | Kindergarten, Language, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Outdoor Education / Resources, Primary (3-6), Science, Toddler (18 months-3 years), Upper Elementary (9-12), Video, Webinars / MFA
Kelly Johnson is a talented writer, artist, and naturalist who also happens to be a Montessori certified elementary teacher. She has written two outstanding books, “Wings,Worms and Wonder” and “Wonder and Wander” that link home and school activities for discovering the awesomeness of our natural world. In this session she will share some activities from […]
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by Dina Paulik | Empowerment, Maria Montessori, Outdoor Education / Resources, Peace Education, The International Montessori Council, Webcasts / IMC
A Montessori Retrospective With Dina Paulik
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by Geoffrey Bishop | Empowerment, MFA, Mindfulness, Outdoor Education / Resources, Reading, The International Montessori Council, Tomorrow's Child
ooking over Lake Pokegama in Northern Minnesota, I was watching the beautiful white sails of the X boats gliding back and forth, propelled forward by their wind-taut sails. Sitting upon a bench above the water, I spent hour after hour tracking the wind and the boats. More than likely I was accompanied by a curmudgeon […]
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by Kathy Leitch | Communication, Empowerment, Mixed Ages, Montessori Charter Schools, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Outdoor Education / Resources, Peace Education, Practical Life, Reading
Montessori Family Life A Series of Weekly Talks For Parents Tuesdays at 1 PM EDT GrandParenting the Montessori Way talk with Margo Garfield-Anderson & Kathy Leitch
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by Kelly Johnson | Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Outdoor Education / Resources, Primary (3-6), Upper Elementary (9-12), Video, Webinars / MFA, Writing
Kelly will share ideas for connecting discoveries, explorations, and interests in and with nature at home to the classroom experience. It’s a two-way street from home to classroom and back. Join us to find out how!
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by Kelly Johnson | Family Resources, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Outdoor Education / Resources, Webinars / MFA
Kelly Johnson, a Montessori trained elementary guide, artist, author, and nature enthusiast, shares ideas and experiences for young children and their families to do together!
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by Subash Lama | Archived Issues / Montessori Leadership, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Language & Reading, Montessori Education, Outdoor Education / Resources, Planes of Development, Reading, Sensorial, The International Montessori Council, Writing
NOTE: This is a peak into a developing Montessori school in Nepal in their own words. You may find things in this school that are similar to your school and others that sound distinctly different. There are many threads within the Montessori tapestry. About the School: Toddlers International Pre-School was established in 2012. aiming for […]
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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 Margot Garfield-Anderson | Family Resources, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), MFA, Montessori Parenting, Outdoor Education / Resources, Primary (3-6)
Instead of spoiling your grandchildren with material things, try creating lasting memories by planning engaging activities and outings. What your grandchildren really need is your time, attention and focus. The special time they spend with you will create warm memories that will last a lifetime. he best times I have with my granddaughters are spent […]
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by Kelly Johnson | Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Outdoor Education / Resources, Parent Education, Primary (3-6), Webinars / MFA
Kelly Johnson is an expert on connecting families and nature. From her experience as a Montessori teacher she has developed activities for families to create nature journals to carry with them and record their observations, explorations, and drawings.
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by Kelly Johnson | Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Education, Outdoor Education / Resources, Upper Elementary (9-12), Writing
he nature journal is a time-tested way to document and assimilate nature experience and discovery and was a very popular pastime during the Nature-Study movement. Nature has been an inspiration to humans throughout history, and nature journaling has been practiced by some of humankind’s greatest thinkers, artists, naturalists, and scientists, including Dr. Montessori herself! The […]
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by Marsha Matheson | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Montessori Teachers, Outdoor Education / Resources
THE INSPIRATION ust outside the art studio, fall was filling the hearts and minds of my elementary students. Many of them would collect the fallen leaves, pine cones, and seeds and bring me their treasures. Lining them up on my nature shelf, they were fascinated by the colors, shapes, and even the smells of them! […]
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by Tim Seldin | MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting, Montessori students, Montessori Teachers, Outdoor Education / Resources, Primary (3-6)
When your child brings specimens home, help him to create his own nature area where he can observe and learn. ost children have a strong desire to bring some samples of nature home with them and will be delighted if you can find ways to accommodate their finds. Depending on the space you have available, […]
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by John Long | MFA, Outdoor Education / Resources, Science
sing pitchforks and wheel barrows we were clearing dead water hyacinths from the boat ramp and the exposed lake bed. Five middle school students, the park naturalist, Ms. Freund and myself were hard at work, restoring access to a recreational area. It was hard work and we were all working hard – and with good […]
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