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by Cheryl Allen | Family Resources, Grace and Courtesy, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Video, Webinars / MFA
Join Cheryl Allen, Montessori Coach at Mountain City Public School, NC, for a conversation about the benefits of unstructured playtime and how to provide for...
by Lorna McGrath | Family Resources, Grace and Courtesy, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Video, Webinars / MFA
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...
by Chip DeLorenzo M.Ed. | MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Video, Webinars / MFA
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...
by Larry Schanker PH.D | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Video, Webinars / MFA
We dance, we sing, we listen, we play, we write, we perform music. We’ll start with a brief description of the ways that music is typically shared with children at all levels in Montessori schools. Then we’ll go into open discussion. Our guest is Larry...
by Montessori Family Alliance Team | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Video, Webinars / MFA
Join our team as they expand on eleven key Montessori principles for your home – consistency, mutual respect, individual uniqueness, order, encouragement, intrinsic motivation, freedom within limits, lifelong learning, autonomy, grace & courtesy, personal...
by David Rotberg | Family Resources, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Upper Elementary (9-12), Video, Webinars / MFA
Are you curious about the Montessori curriculum during the elementary years? Do you wonder if it could be right for your child? Join Lorna and David as they dive into the “why?” and the “how?” of Montessori for your Elementary...
by Cassi Mackey | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting, Video, Webinars / MFA
Parents sometimes ask, “At what age should my Montessori child experience the reality of a conventional school setting? What are the benefits of a Montessori middle school or high school? What do those programs even look like and are they available near me? If...
by Cassi Mackey | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Video, Webinars / MFA
Don’t miss Cassi Mackey’s information concerning what parents and caregivers need to know when looking for high fidelity Montessori schools. Her experience as a head of school, educational consultant, and adult educator has given her great insights into...
by James Moudry | Early Adolescence (12-15), Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Parenting, Montessori Secondary / High School, Video, Webinars / MFA
Parents sometimes ask, “At what age should my Montessori child experience the reality of a conventional school setting? What are the benefits of a Montessori middle school or high school? What do those programs even look like and are they available near me? If...
by Alanea Williams | Executive Functioning, Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Parenting, Video, Webinars / MFA
First, what are executive functioning skills anyway? Next, how important are executive functioning skills for outcomes in life? Finally, how can families help? Join us and learn about nurturing this crucial realm of brain development in the early...
by Dorothy Harman | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Video, Webinars / MFA
Candid conversations between educators and parents or caregivers can be occurrences impacted by demands on time of both. In Dorothy’s work as a teacher educator and author she has heard from, literally, hundreds of teachers concerning helpful and productive ways...
by Lorna McGrath | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Video, Webinars / MFA
Maslowe, a well-known psychologist, developed a theory about humans and their needs along life’s path. In this broadcast we will discuss the needs of parents and caregivers as they journey through their years in Montessori school communities. Join us and take a...
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 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...
by Montessori Family Alliance Team | Communication, Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Video, Webinars / MFA
Have you ever wondered what and how much information about your family and your child’s home life would be very helpful for their teachers to know? What type of information is too personal? What kinds of situations might change your child’s behavior at...