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Learning From Nature: A Real Life Testimonial

Learning From Nature: A Real Life Testimonial

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rowing up in a one-room schoolhouse in the Australian outback, the world of Montessori and modern education seemed a distant idea. But today, after I have had many years of experience and a strong philosophical and practical education ethic. I grew up closer to Montessori than I knew. In thinking about my meager educational beginnings, […]

Building a Great Relationship with Your Child

Building a Great Relationship with Your Child

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s our infants grow into toddlers and do less nuzzling and more ‘NO-ing,’ how do we maintain a strong connection while setting the necessary limits? Can we keep the relationship close as our child starts daycare or preschool, and we teach her to problem-solve and navigate her own path? As our kids move into the […]

Part 1: Navigating the Deep Sea of Social Media with Our Children, The Montessori Way

Montessori Through High School: A Dad’s Perspective

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It’s not often that we have the opportunity to hear from a dad on the webinar and on top of that – a dad whose daughter completed Montessori through high school. Please join Larry Schanker for insights and encouragement from dad about the value of Montessori through the high school years and beyond.

Part 1: Navigating the Deep Sea of Social Media with Our Children, The Montessori Way

Thoughts on Your Child’s Living Space

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As your child grows and changes what kind of space does your child need? We will think through together ideas for making your child’s living space meet her developmental needs and how to involve your child in creating it.

Part 1: Navigating the Deep Sea of Social Media with Our Children, The Montessori Way

What to Say Instead of “Be Careful”

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So many adults are always telling children to, “Be careful.” What message are children getting about the world? Lorna has some ideas about the message and how to change that message into more empowering thoughts and build problem-solving skills.

Part 1: Navigating the Deep Sea of Social Media with Our Children, The Montessori Way

January Calm: The Comfort of Routine and Consistency

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There is a wonderful phenomenon that happens when children come back to school after the winter break. It is the great pleasure of being back in the routine of everyday living which allows children to focus and move forward in their growth. Christine will share some of her observations of the classroom at the Primary […]

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Part 1: Navigating the Deep Sea of Social Media with Our Children, The Montessori Way

How Do You Get Your Child to Read Books?

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You’ve probably seen the cartoon with two parents and their two children sitting on a park bench together. One parent and her child have phones in their hands and the other parent and his child have books in their hands. The question from the parent with the phone is, How do you get your child […]

Book Review: Culturally Responsive Teaching The Brain

Book Review: Culturally Responsive Teaching The Brain

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The book, Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain, written by Zaretta Hammond, examines the philosophy and implementation of culturally responsive teaching in the context of current research and knowledge of neuropsychology and its impact on student behavior and response. The book seeks to connect current brain research and culturally responsive teaching with the question “what […]

Part 1: Navigating the Deep Sea of Social Media with Our Children, The Montessori Way

Transitioning to Secondary

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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 […]

Book Review: A Very Large Expanse of Sea

Book Review: A Very Large Expanse of Sea

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A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi Set in 2002, a year after the tragedy of 9/11, A Very Large Expanse of Sea is a novel with willful political significance. Author Tahereh Mafi tries very hard to bridge a gap between two people who theoretically come from different worlds. She does this through the […]