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by Kath Kvols | Adolescence, Communication, Discipline, Early Adolescence (12-15), Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Primary (3-6), Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA
Do you set limits and then give in? Are you not sure how to set limits? In this session you will learn: • An easy 6 step process to set limits. • How to not crumble after you set the limit. • How to follow through in a way that your child feels understood and […]
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by Sue Fitzpatrick | Adolescence, Early Adolescence (12-15), Empowerment, Imagination, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Mathematics, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Science, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA, Young Adolescent
In this session Sue Fitzpatrick discusses each of the six interconnected components of STEM that in 2016 the US Department of Education described as key to putting the program into classrooms. She gives actual photos and examples of Montessori students in action for each of the components. Participants will go away with lots more information […]
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by Jonathan Wolff | Adolescence, Child's Work, Early Adolescence (12-15), Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Empowerment, Imagination, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Mindfulness, Mixed Ages, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Prepared Environment, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA, Young Adolescent
What kinds of life skills will your child need to be successful – happy, healthy, and productive – in the 21st century? Beyond facts, figures, and formulas, what will young people need to know to find their way and make their mark in a world which increasingly demands higher order thinking, social intelligence, and self-organizing […]
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by Kathy Leitch | Adolescence, Early Adolescence (12-15), Later Adolescence (15-18), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Planes of Development, Webinars / MFA, Young Adolescent
Sometimes grandparents find it difficult to plan time together with older grandchildren because of the children’s (and family’s) busy schedule, discomfort about how to connect with children from this the technological age, or not knowing exactly what to do to engage them. We want to assure you that the bond created between you and your […]
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by NewGate Secondary Students | Book Reviews, Early Adolescence (12-15), Empowerment, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Mixed Ages, Practical Life, Reading, Tomorrow's Child, Young Adults
Ashes to Asheville by Sarah Dooley Ashes to Asheville will make you relearn the definition of family. This book, written by Sarah Dooley, starts in a small town in West Virginia. Two sisters, Zany and Fella, along with their grandmother’s dog, Haberdashery, take their mother’s ashes and set off on an overnight road trip to […]
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by NewGate Secondary Students | Book Reviews, Imagination, Later Adolescence (15-18), MFA, Reading, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue, Young Adults
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins This book might as well be glued to your hands because it is so suspenseful that it is practically impossible to put down. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins will take your breath away with all of its action and suspense. The story follows Katniss who nominated herself to […]
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by Kath Kvols | Adolescence, Communication, Early Adolescence (12-15), Later Adolescence (15-18), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Upper Elementary (9-12), Video, Webinars / MFA, Young Adolescent
“I haven’t talked to my mom, I mean really talked, in six months,” a twelve year-old confided in me. “Oh, why is that,” I asked gingerly. “My mom laughed at me when I told her I had a boyfriend.” Sometimes we forget how sensitive children at this stage of development can be. Yet now, more […]
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by Mary Conroy Kitty Bravo | Brain Development, Discipline, Later Adolescence (15-18), MFA, Mixed Ages, Planes of Development, Practical Life, Tomorrow's Child, Upper Elementary (9-12)
Upon visiting a Montessori classroom the first time, one might wonder what magic spell has been cast upon these young children making them so calm and self-directed. Another person might look at that same class and be confused by the children’s independence, wondering where’s the discipline? These children just do as they please. Visitors commonly […]
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by Michael Dorer, EdD | Brain Development, Communication, Early Adolescence (12-15), Empowerment, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Language, Language & Reading, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Mindfulness, Mixed Ages, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Planes of Development, Primary (3-6), Psychology, Reading, Science, Sensorial, The International Montessori Council, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webcasts / IMC, Young Adolescent, Young Adults
Webcast: Building Brains With Kathy Leitch and Michael Dorer
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by Sara Stein | Adolescence, Brain Development, Early Adolescence (12-15), Kindergarten, Language & Reading, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Maria Montessori, Mixed Ages, Montessori Education, Montessori Materials, Planes of Development, Primary (3-6), Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue, Upper Elementary (9-12), Young Adolescent
As parents, we all want the best education for our children. But what does that mean? What does that look like? For me, it means having access to the teachings and philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. We have three children, ages 10, 7, and 4. They are all unique; all with their own personalities, special […]
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by Kath Kvols | Communication, Early Adolescence (12-15), Empowerment, Later Adolescence (15-18), Mixed Ages, Montessori Parenting, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue, Young Adults
Our daughter, Brianna, was laying on the couch with her earbuds on doing the typical teenage ‘thing.’ Brian, my husband, started pestering her about something she hadn’t done. Brianna rolled her eyes and continued to listen to her music. Brian’s tone of voice escalated, and I knew this was not going anywhere good. So, I […]
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by Danielle Herzog | Communication, Discipline, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Mindfulness, Mixed Ages, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Practical Life, Primary (3-6), Research, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue, Upper Elementary (9-12), Young Adolescent, Young Adults
We ask about pets, allergies, and car seats, but would we hesitate to ask the parents of our child’s playdate if there are guns in their home? When my daughter was 3, she saw her first toy gun on a playdate. It was neon green and shot balls instead of bullets, but it was the […]
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by Punum Bhatia Ph.D | Early Adolescence (12-15), Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Mixed Ages, Primary (3-6), Sensorial, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue, Upper Elementary (9-12), Young Adolescent, Young Adults
Chinese New Year must be around the corner, for our school is decked in red and gold. Chinese New Year is celebrated according to the Lunar Calendar, sometime in January or February each year. It marks the coming of spring and new beginnings and is usually a two-week celebration. As in other cultures, there are […]
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by Edward Fidellow | Adolescence, Communication, Early Adolescence (12-15), Empowerment, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Mindfulness, Mixed Ages, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Parent Education, Psychology, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue, Upper Elementary (9-12), Young Adolescent, Young Adults
There are seven simple steps to becoming a Montessori parent. When we say ‘simple,’ we don’t mean that they are not challenging. It is a lot like the definition of bull riding. “The object is to keep the bull between you and the ground.” Simple—but challenging. The first step to becoming a Montessori parent took […]
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by Kath Kvols | Adolescence, Communication, Early Adolescence (12-15), Empowerment, Later Adolescence (15-18), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Webinars / MFA, Young Adolescent
When my kids were teenagers, I could make it through the day. But at night, when my head hit the pillow, in the dark is when it would begin. I would toss and turn, worried about my kid…. Who was she with? What was she doing? Would she finish school? Would she be able to […]
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by Maria Chaffin | Adolescence, Autism, Children with Exceptionalities, Early Adolescence (12-15), Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Primary (3-6), Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA
Join Maria Eva Chaffin and Brynn Rangel for part 2 of this series on Addressing Challenging Behavior. In this session, they give a summary for each of the three levels – Early Childhood, Elementary, and Adolescence including strategies, preparation, and observation.
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by Christine Lowry | Children with Exceptionalities, Communication, Empowerment, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Mixed Ages, Montessori Administrators, Montessori Education, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Montessori Teachers, Planes of Development, Primary (3-6), Sensorial, The International Montessori Council, Upper Elementary (9-12), Young Adolescent, Young Adults
The numbers of students with a variety of behavior and learning challenges are on the rise. In both Montessori and traditional schools and classrooms, school leaders and classroom educators are asking for the knowledge, understanding, and skills they need to support these students. The current trend in special education is serving children in inclusive classrooms; […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Adolescence, Communication, Early Adolescence (12-15), Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Mindfulness, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Peace Education, Primary (3-6), Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA
How many times have you heard an adult say to an upset child, “Calm down,” “Just relax,” or “Pull yourself together. It’s not so bad”? Children are not born knowing how to calm themselves when they get emotional. Self-regulating our emotions is a skill to be learned. In part 1, Lorna will define learning styles […]
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