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The Montessori Philosophy

by Tim Seldin Paul Epstein | Free Reads, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Teachers, Primary (3-6), The International Montessori Council, The Montessori Way

Over the last century, Dr. Maria Montessori’s ideas have had a growing influence on education around the world. However, while individual elements of her program find their way into more classrooms every year, there is a cumulative impact when schools fully implement...

The Elementary Montessori Program

by Tim Seldin Paul Epstein | Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Teachers

This PDF file is an excerpt from our book, the Montessori Way, by Paul Epstein and Tim Seldin, Copyright 2003 As children near the end of their kindergarten year in Montessori, many parents struggle with the question of whether or not to keep their children in Montessori for the elementary program. On the one hand, […]

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If iPad Will I Touch Tablets? Montessori and Technology

by Paul Epstein, PhD | Child's Work, Computers in the Classroom, Educational Program Coordination, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Online Learning, Parenting on the Same Page, The International Montessori Council, Tomorrow's Child

What are we (as Montessori educators and parents) to do with this new reality? What will Montessori be in an ever-changing future? We now live in an ever-changing future, and our Montessori goals are necessary preparations for children who need to learn how to adapt....

Montessori: Frequently Asked Questions

by The Montessori Foundation Staff | Free Reads, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Parenting, Montessori Teachers, Parent Education

Isn’t Montessori elitist? Montessori is an educational philosophy and approach that can be found in all sorts of settings, from the most humble to large, well equipped campuses. In general, Montessori schools consciously strive to create and maintain a diverse student body, welcoming families of every ethnic background and religion, and using scholarships and financial […]

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Grandparenting The Montessori Way: Science with 5-Year-Olds

by Margot Garfield-Anderson | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Parenting, Science

Margot Garfield-Anderson enjoys some science inquiry time together with her grandchildren. Download File

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Montessori Vs. Conventional School

by Trevor Eissler | Family Resources, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Parenting, Parent Education, Parenting on the Same Page, Video

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Montessori: Planting the Seeds of Learning

by Tim Seldin | Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Leadership Magazine Online Issue, Montessori Parenting, Montessori Teachers, Parent Education, Video

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That’s What Montessori Is In 60 Seconds – E.Bogard

by The Montessori Foundation Staff | Free Reads, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori students, Video

Rediscover the Power of Grace and Courtesy

by Jonathan Wolff | Grace and Courtesy, Mixed Ages, The International Montessori Council, Video, Webcasts / IMC

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Sample Study Guide for Secondary Students

by The Montessori Foundation Staff | Later Adolescence (15-18), Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Education, Montessori Secondary / High School

Upper School Study Guide Student ______________________ Week of ________________ Science ____________ Skills and knowledge_________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Lessons and experiences _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Assignments _________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Math __________________ Skills and knowledge_________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Lessons and experiences ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Assignments _________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Humanities History Skills and knowledge_________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Lessons and experiences _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ […]