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Bridgeview Montessori School

Bridgeview Montessori School

A School that Lives Its Mission and Core Values Bridgeview Montessori is a 10,000 sq. ft. school designed for 95 students. It has six classrooms, a dedicated art studio, a science room, a library, a kitchen, a separate space for before-and-after-care, and small...
Nourishing the Whole Child

Nourishing the Whole Child

Healthy Eating And Wellness At Desert Garden Montessori School by Cassie Tolman Montessori education embraces the whole child to create a nourishing environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, connection to the natural world, and respect for the earth. Encouraging...
Candid Conversations

Candid Conversations

Parents & Adult Montessori Children The sun shone on the gleaming wooden boxes, the healthy plants, and the happy rabbit living quietly in the corner as I followed my daughter into a Montessori classroom for the first time. I had searched the Phoenix Valley for a...
Dear Cathie – Play Kitchen

Dear Cathie – Play Kitchen

Play Kitchen DEAR CATHIE— MY DAUGHTER LOVES PLAYING IN HER COUSIN’S PLAY KITCHEN. WHENEVER WE ARE AT HER COUSIN’S HOUSE, SHE GRAVITATES TOWARD THAT ACTIVITY AND SPENDS A LOT OF TIME THERE. WE HAVE VISITED QUITE A FEW MONTESSORI PROGRAMS, AND WE NOTICE THAT THEY...
Grab A Book – Book Reviews

Grab A Book – Book Reviews

Irena’s Jars of Secrets Written by Marcia Vaughan Illustrated by Ron Mazellan Jars of HOPE Written by Jennifer Roy Illustrated by Meg Owenson These are two different books, written by two different women, creating two slightly different stories, but both are about the...
Wit and Wisdom: A Family Chat:  “Raising Your Child the Montessori Way” with Lorna McGrath

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...
Wit and Wisdom: A Family Chat:  “What Happens When? How Parenting Styles Affect Children’s Behavior” with special guest, Chip DeLorenzo

Wit and Wisdom: A Family Chat: “What Happens When? How Parenting Styles Affect Children’s Behavior” with special guest, Chip DeLorenzo

Chip has spent almost 30 years teaching in and leading Montessori schools. He is a parenting coach, the father of five children, and most recently, the co-author of Positive Discipline in the Montessori Classroom.During our time together he will share stories of adult...
Book Review: Just a Worm

Book Review: Just a Worm

Written & illustrated by Marie Boyd This book is illustrated using quill art techniques except for the worm (pen and ink) and the blue sky (digital). Its eye-catching colors and designs are quite beautiful. The author gives readers a lesson in quill art at the end...