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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Early Adolescence (12-15), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Sensitive Periods, Upper Elementary (9-12)
Bug Wars: Deadly Insects and Spiders Go Head-To-Head By Steve Parker
Illustrated by Simon Mendez T/dropcap]his insect book is full of information. I am not one to be captured by the study of insects. However, Steve Parker has done a terrific job putting together facts which, supplemented by incredible illustrations by Simon Mendez, look like they […]
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by Miilnh Ha Villanueva | Brain Development, Health / Nutrition, Infant, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Sensitive Periods
hildren are astonishing in the sense that their minds are like an ever-growing, expanding, and curious wonder. When parents think of education for their child, it is a surprise that education can start as soon as right after birth! Even more surprising is that education can expand beyond the ABC’s and 123’s. Education, such as […]
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by Margot Garfield-Anderson | Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting, Montessori students, Prepared Environment, Primary (3-6), Sensitive Periods
y now your Montessori child has settled into a routine and joyfully approaches each new day at school. You’ve attended some parent nights and open houses. The Montessori guides are reporting their earliest observations of your child, using terms that are new to your ear. How do they translate into layman’s terms and what place […]
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by Cheryl Allen | Imagination, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Sensitive Periods, Webinars / MFA
From her many years of teaching and parenting Cheryl Allen will share what the special characteristics of elementary age children are. Join her to find out how you can best support this developmental stage at home and at school.
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by Tim Seldin | Infant, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Education, Montessori students, Sensitive Periods, The International Montessori Council, Webcasts / IMC
This week, Kathy Leitch will explore the amazing world of Infant-Toddler Montessori Education and the process of establishing a new program or enhancing one that you may have running, Kathy is an Infant-Toddler educator and is the Educational Director of the Center for Guided Montessori Studies’ Infant-Toddler Montessori Teacher Education Program.
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by Tim Seldin | Adolescence, Brain Development, Early Adolescence (12-15), Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Montessori students, Parent Education, Planes of Development, Primary (3-6), Psychology, Research, Sensitive Periods, The International Montessori Council, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webcasts / IMC
On September 25th, 2014, neurologist and Montessori researcher Steve Hughes and Montessori Foundation President, Tim Seldin, sat down to discuss his work and how modern brain science supports Montessori education worldwide. As Steve puts it, Montessori builds better brains. v
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by Steve Hughes, MD | Adolescence, Brain Development, Early Adolescence (12-15), Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Maria Montessori, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Montessori students, Parent Education, Planes of Development, Primary (3-6), Psychology, Research, Sensitive Periods, The International Montessori Council, Video
Dr. Steve Hughes, Neuro-psychologist and Brain Scientist, examines the basic assumptions of education today, and shows how an entirely different framework, first articulated by Dr. Maria Montessori over 100 years ago, conforms to what we now know about optimizing social, emotional, cognitive, and academic development.
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by Sonnie McFarland Jim McFarland Ph.D | MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Planes of Development, Prepared Environment, Sensitive Periods
ince Dr. Maria Montessori’s discovery of the true nature of childhood over a century ago, children around the globe have benefitted from Montessori education. However, even parents who have children enrolled in Montessori schools could derive further benefits through the implementation of Montessori principles and practices in the home . Children reap the rewards when, […]
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by Michael Dorer, EdD | MFA, Mixed Ages, Montessori Education, Montessori Materials, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Prepared Environment, Primary (3-6), Sensitive Periods
hen people first come to study the approach that bears Dr. Maria Montessori’s name, they often see it as simplistic—easily grasped and even more easily implemented. It is not uncommon to hear Montessori principles boiled down: it’s “all about choice”; “independence is the centerpiece”; or “it focuses upon the idea of ‘work.’” Montessori is much […]
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by Tim Seldin | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Prepared Environment, Primary (3-6), Psychology, Sensitive Periods
ontessori believed in a necessary relationship between children and their environment. Children must find a properly prepared environment if they are to fully develop their unique human potentials. In addition to determining children’s eventual height, hair color, and other physical characteristics, there is another cognitive plan which determines the unique emotional and intellectual qualities of […]
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by Robin Howe, EdD | Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting, Montessori students, Sensitive Periods, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA
Robin Howe, Associate Head of NewGate School, the lab school of the Montessori Foundation, offers a clear explanation of “sensitivities” an elementary child experiences and many useful ideas for understanding their interests and behaviors in this two part series. Download File
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by Robin Howe, EdD | Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting, Montessori students, Sensitive Periods, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA
Robin Howe, Associate Head of NewGate School, offered a clear explanation of “sensitivities” and many useful ideas for understanding the elementary child’s interests and behaviors in Part 1. Join us for Part 2 as we continue to look at the remaining sensitivities.
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by Paula Lillard Preschlack | Lower Elementary (6-9), Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Education, Montessori students, Parent Education, Planes of Development, Primary (3-6), Psychology, Research, Sensitive Periods, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webcasts / IMC
Concentration: What is it? In a LinkedIn post this past June, “Want Kids to Succeed? Teach them Focus,” Daniel Goleman explains why concentrating is a precursor for both learning something new and developing self-control. We all know that success in school and in...
