Getting Curious about Curiosity
Have you wondered what it takes to get your kids to have a meaningful conversation with you? How might we approach children with questions that get them talking? Join Jody Malterre to practice questioning strategies for toddlers through teens that create connection...
Less Talk – More Respect
Do you feel like you talk too much about your child’s behavior? Are you constantly repeating your requests and explaining things your children already understand? Joe Newman, the author of "Raising Lions" will talk about how replacing our explanations and lectures...
Three Rules for Positively Guiding Toddlers
How do we decide when a toddler's behavior is inappropriate? Together we will discuss the questions to ask ourselves before we intervene in a child's play. Then, we will consider three simple, easy to understand rules that aid toddlers' understanding, support...
Strategies for Successful Conferences: So Much to Say, So Little Time
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Observation vs Interaction: What’s the Difference?
Many schools invite and some even require that parents "visit" their child's classroom in preparation for conferences. Many parents are not exactly sure what is expected of them and of what to expect to see when they are there. Our team will help parents better...
What Is “Typical” Development? in Montessori Family Life
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Some Of Our Favorite Supplies For An Art Area In Your Home
“As well as being part of our history and a way of understanding other people’s experiences, art is also a form of personal expression, like poetry, song, dance, and telling stories. It is a form of human connection that can evoke feelings, thoughts, and hopefully...
The ‘How To’s’ of Family Meetings: Watch Our Panelists Role Play a Family Meeting
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Culturally Responsive Parenting
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MOVIE REVIEW: The Biggest Little Farm
A documentary produced this year is our top pick for all elementary-on-up children, educators, and parents to watch. It’s called The Biggest Little Farm. In 2009, a California cinematographer and a food blogger met and married. The Biggest Little Farm follows the...
DEAR CATHIE: A CONCERNED PARENT
DEAR CATHIE— I have visited a number of Montessori schools as we consider a placement for our 3 and 4 year old children next year. I see the children all busy on different projects, and it all looks great. But can it really work? How can one teacher, even with an...
BOOK REVIEWS assembled by Lorna McGrath
Animals Reviewed by Association of Zoos & Aquariums Elementary and middle school children, along with their parents and teachers, will love this book. It is a hilarious review of wild animals from around the world! Each animal is rated in a humorous way that tells...