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by Joyce St. Giermaine | MFA, Montessori Curriculum, TC December 2023
Nurturing Curiosity, Creativity, and Imagination “Mommy, why are there no more dinosaurs in the world today?” “Where do potatoes come from?” “Why is the sky blue?” If you’re a parent, such questions are a daily dose of wonder, but have you ever...
by Tim Seldin | MFA, TC December 2023
“Many have written or spoken of what school should look like from a developmental perspective, but nobody created the complete developmental package that Montessori did. The underlying assumption in traditional education is that every child in a class can get...
by Cassidy Eldredge | MFA, TC December 2023
by Cassidy Eldredge, 2023 6th Grade Graduate, Bridgeview Montessori, Sagamore, MA Bridgeview Montessori has been a big part of my life for more than eight years now, and it’s gone by so fast. One of my favorite things about Bridgeview is how this whole school is a...
by Ann Epstein Ph.D | MFA, Research, TC December 2023
by Dr. Angela Murray and Dr. Ann Epstein We have been involved in Montessori research for over two decades and welcome this opportunity to summarize some recent developments for Tomorrow’s Childs. We both contributed to the recently published Bloomsbury Handbook...
by Pensacola Montessori | MFA, TC December 2023
The Montessori School of Pensacola, Pensacola, FL (a Montessori matching challenge for parents and students) The Montessori School of Pensacola has been part of the educational community for 46 years! They provide programs for toddlers through middle schoolers on...
by Sarah Moudry | MFA, TC December 2023
Help your child develop independence in caring for self and their environment. Age: When walking Materials: Water Jug Grate Water Dispenser Water Dispenser and Stand Low Stool Bin Sink Grate Plastic Tub Small Rug 3 oz. Pitcher Preparation: Place the rug on the floor...
by The Montessori Foundation Staff | MFA, TC December 2023
I started noticing that my son’s backpack was full of what I considered trash: broken rubber bands; the inner ring from a roll of tape; and bits of string. I asked him what they were for, and he just said that he needed them. I cleaned out any insect-attracting items,...
by Cathie Perolman | Dear Cathie, MFA, TC December 2023
DEAR CATHIE— WE ARE THINKING ABOUT THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS AND HOW AND WHEN TO BRING OUR CHILD INTO OUR FAMILY’S TRADITIONS. SOMETIMES, IT FEELS TOTALLY OVERWHELMING, AND MAYBE IT IS JUST TOO SOON TO THINK ABOUT IT AT ALL. WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO BEGIN, AND WHAT KINDS...
by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, MFA, TC December 2023
Babies Build Toddlers Written by Mariana Bissonnette Illustrated by Alishs Nicole Brumfield, Brenda Brambila, Esma Bošnjaković, Samantha Morales-Johnson, Sophia Marie Pappas, Tracy Nishimura Bishop, and Chie Ushio During the years that I have been studying the...
by Matt Levin | MFA, TC December 2023
“We shall walk together on this path of life, for all things are part of the universe and are connected with each other to form one whole unity.” — Maria Montessori, To Educate the Human Potential One of my first experiences in Montessori pre-school was...
by The Montessori Foundation Staff | MFA, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue
by Kim Probus-Clark | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Video, Webinars / MFA
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...
by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, MFA, Tomorrow's Child
A Spider Named Itsy Written by Steve Light This book brings new light to the children’s song about an itsy-bitsy spider! The illustrations are action packed, the spider is persistent, and in the process Itsy not only builds a new house but makes new friends as well....
by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, MFA, Tomorrow's Child
I Am Enough Written by Grace Byers, Illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo I am enough. What does that mean? Enough what? The author, Grace Byers, describes in rhyme what she means by the title. Young children love rhyming, and they will love the rhythm of the words in this...
by Andrew Kutt | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Video, Webinars / MFA
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...
by Montessori Family Alliance Team | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Video, Webinars / MFA
Would you like to build a stronger partnership with the administration and board at your child’s school? What are the key steps to partnering with school administrators and teachers to set you and your child’s school up for collaboration, problem solving, and opening...
by Montessori Family Alliance Team | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Parenting, Reading, Video, Webinars / MFA
This is one of our favorite webinars. We love to read with and to children. Our motto is “Drop everything and grab a book!” We will review some of our favorites for children and adults. We will also include a PDF of great reads for you to refer to later....
by Montessori Family Alliance Team | Communication, Emotionally Healthy Children, Family Resources, Grace and Courtesy, Language, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Video, Webinars / MFA
Good-byes and good-hellos are such an important part of your child’s day whether they show it or not. How you feel about leaving them, how you prepare them for separation, how you greet them, and what you do at the end of the day can make a huge difference in...