Webcast Best Practices in Montessori Middle School Programs.
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
An Interview with 2019 NewGate Graduates
Each year for the past three years Lorna McGrath has had the distinct privilege of interviewing students from NewGate Montessori IB School on the eve of their graduation. She is always reassured that the values and core beliefs of the Montessori philosophy do work. The graduates re-affirm for her that a world of respect, understanding, […]
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Transitioning to Secondary
Kristi Antczak and Lorna McGrath each have two children who have moved to Secondary programs. In this session they will each talk to you about their experiences with this important transition for their children. They will give you tips for smooth transitions, pitfalls that may happen, and choices to be made. You’ll want to attend […]
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Montessori and STEAM Education
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 […]
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Value and Values of Montessori in the 21st Century
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 […]
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Montessori Re-Enrollment
Christine Lowry shares some of the most up-to-date research on educational settings and their effect on student success. The research includes flexible classroom arrangement, multi-age classes, personalized learning, project-based learning, social-emotional learning,...
Transforming Your Parent-Teacher Relationship Through Courageous Conversation
Education requires parents, teacher, and child to work together in cooperation. A weakness in any of these decreases the efficiency of others while inhibiting the development of the child.” —Maria Montessori Courageous Conversation occurs when people come to a conversation with a deep concern for human welfare, values, and dignity. It exists as people say […]
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Webinar: Addressing Challenging Behaviors – Part 2
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.
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Creating an Inclusive Community for Students with Challenges
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; […]
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
An Education for Life: What Children Really Get Out of Montessori
When we try to define what our children really “get” from Montessori, we need to expand our vision to include more than just the basics. Of course they learn to read, do four-digit mathematics, recognize geometric shapes, and identify the parts of a plant and a...
Recycling in the 21st Century
Reduce, reuse, recycle is a common theme in a Montessori classroom. We teach the different categories of recyclable materials and have students sort paper, plastic, and metal. We use real cutlery and plates over plastic and paper products. We encourage students to bring reusable water bottles and discuss with them the environmental impact of plastic […]
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Maintaining Teachers’ Enthusiasm: Why Parents Should Help The Child
Montessori guides are highly skilled and trained professionals, so why do many parents ask: “Why do they need to attend conferences?” After all, it’s an inconvenience for the parent if the school has to be closed down to allow for travel and participation. There are several compelling reasons for parents to encourage and support teachers […]
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Push Me, Pull You:What Role Should Parents Play in Advancing Their Child’s Education?
A Pushmi-pullyu is a mythical animal created by Hugh Lofting in his children’s stories, a gazelle-unicorn cross, that has two heads at opposing ends of its body and, therefore, can’t make up its mind about which way to go. In past decades, sociologists report that, on average, parents didn’t spend as much time thinking about […]
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Webcast: Helping Montessori Schools Understand Autism and Executive Functionin
In this week’s webinar Maria Eva Chaffin and Brynn Rangel gave an overview about Autism and how to meet the needs of students with Autism
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Webcast: Measuring What Matters: MEFS and DERS
Research continues to confirm the outcomes that really matter for children: executive function, linguistic and cultural fluency, and social-emotional development. Join us this week as Jackie Cossentino explains how the DERS (Developmental Environmental Rating Scale) and MEFS (Minnesota Executive Function Scale) can help our teachers and schools. Jackie oversees the development of evidence-based tools for evaluation, assessment, […]
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Webinar: Assessment and Data in Montessori
What Montessori parents need to know about assessment, data collection and how we use it to not only support children’s learning but also to validate the Montessori method of education. Dr. Howe explains what this means for children in Montessori schools and the larger education community.
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Building a Culture of Peace
Join Dr. Michael Dorer as he shares his unique insights on peace in education. Education for peace is essential for building a culture of peace. How can peace become an essential part of your Montessori experience? Everyday practices and regular attention on activities of peace can establish a community of peace in every Montessori classroom, […]
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Practical Life for Elementary and Beyond
Most people think of Montessori Practical Life as scooping and pouring in the Early Childhood years but as Maria Montessori said, “Education should not just be preparation for university, it should be preparation for life.” Cheryl Allen will guide us through activities and ideas for Practical Life during the elementary and adolescent years.
To continue reading, you will need to choose a subscription plan.
Featured
-
IMC - Annual Fees - Full School member
-
IMC - Annual Fees - Associate School member
-
Montessori in Action: Building Resilient Montessori Schools 1st Edition
$29.95
-
Bulk Order, 30 Copies of Montessori for Every Family: A Practical Parenting Guide To Living, Loving, And Learning
Original price was: $600.00.$510.00Current price is: $510.00.
-
Bulk Order, 9 Copies of Montessori for Every Family: A Practical Parenting Guide To Living, Loving, And Learning
Original price was: $180.00.$162.00Current price is: $162.00.