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Why Schools Fundraise

Why Schools Fundraise

by | Fundraising, MFA, Parent Education, School Leadership, School Resources, TC May 2021, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue

from Tomorrow’s Child Magazine – May, 2021 | by The Montessori Foundation Bake sales, special events, art auctions, annual funds, capital campaigns, endowments… It sometimes seems like the nonprofits in our lives are constantly asking us to give. Even if your children attend a local public or charter school, it’s likely that fundraising through the […]

Helping Parents Help Themselves

Helping Parents Help Themselves

by | Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Empowerment, Family Resources, Free Reads, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue

The Montessori Foundation, in cooperation with a collaborative set up in mid-March, of this year, is striving to help parents figure out ways to deal with the new reality of Covid 19. For many, you are working from home for the first time. How do you manage your time...
Favorite Books for All Ages

Favorite Books for All Ages

by | Book Reviews, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue

Editorial note: Lorna McGrath is the Montessori Foundation’s Montessori Family Alliance Director. We asked her to compile a list of her favorite books, by age grouping for parents to read with their children, have their children read for themselves, and for parents to enjoy. Some libraries may have a selection available in digital format. Happy […]

MEANINGFUL WORK: HOMESTYLE

MEANINGFUL WORK: HOMESTYLE

by | MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue

A helpful worksheet to help you help your children feel a sense of purpose at home provided by Christine Lowry, M.Ed. Daily Responsibilities For ages 2 and up Make your bed Put your dirty clothes in the hamper or laundry room Put shoes away Put your personal items away—toys, books, self-care items, etc. Get dressed […]

Pandemic Strategies: Family Meetings

Pandemic Strategies: Family Meetings

by | Emotionally Healthy Children, Family Resources, Free Reads, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting, The International Montessori Council, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue

During the first weeks of the pandemic, The Montessori Foundation began to hold free zoom meetings for parents struggling with a variety of issues.Here is a short review of the Montessori Parent Gathering from April 4, 2020. The presenter was Lorna McGrath, Director...
Grandparent’s Corner

Grandparent’s Corner

by | MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue

Dear Grandparents; ot being able to visit in person with my grandchildren has been about the most difficult part of the stay- at-home directive most of us are under. And even if you live near your grandchildren the CDC is not advising our generation to have physical contact with our young ones. I think most […]