Motivated to Grow: The Child’s Passion for Work
Independent work begins with choice, and choice is a necessary work element for self-development.Look in a Montessori classroom with twenty or more very busy children between the ages of almost three and six, and you will see children who are passionate about their...
In Pursuit of the Correct Answer: The Role of Process and Discovery in Montessori
Changing our View of Education: A Positive Approach The positive nature of the Montessori approach, with its emphasis on process and discovery, is central to why it works so well for children in their development. When Dr. Montessori lectured in London in 1946, she...
What Does the Laundry Have to Do with it?
Practical Life is a fundamental part of the Montessori curriculum. Dr. Maria Montessori wrote, “Education should not just be preparation for university, but preparation for life.” We want our children to have the skills and knowledge to function very well...
What to Look for in Montessori Schools
Don't miss Cassi Mackey's information concerning what parents and caregivers need to know when looking for high fidelity Montessori schools. Her experience as a head of school, educational consultant, and adult educator has given her great insights into what you'll...
Montessori Education: Into the Adolescent Years!
Parents sometimes ask, "At what age should my Montessori child experience the reality of a conventional school setting? What are the benefits of a Montessori middle school or high school? What do those programs even look like and are they available near me? If my...
What do parents care about in your middle school or high school? How is your program meeting student and parent hopes?
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Supporting Executive Functioning Skills in Your Toddler
First, what are executive functioning skills anyway? Next, how important are executive functioning skills for outcomes in life? Finally, how can families help? Join us and learn about nurturing this crucial realm of brain development in the early years.
How to Engage Productively in Your Child’s Education
Candid conversations between educators and parents or caregivers can be occurrences impacted by demands on time of both. In Dorothy's work as a teacher educator and author she has heard from, literally, hundreds of teachers concerning helpful and productive ways for...
Where Are You on Your Montessori Parent Journey?
Maslowe, a well-known psychologist, developed a theory about humans and their needs along life's path. In this broadcast we will discuss the needs of parents and caregivers as they journey through their years in Montessori school communities. Join us and take a look...
Montessori’s Cosmic Curriculum
Nurturing Curiosity, Creativity, and Imagination "Mommy, why are there no more dinosaurs in the world today?” “Where do potatoes come from?" “Why is the sky blue?” If you're a parent, such questions are a daily dose of wonder, but have you ever really considered how...
Books, Books, Books: for Reading Together or for Giving
This is one of our favorite webinars. We love to read with and to children. Our motto is "Drop everything and grab a book!" We will review some of our favorites for children and adults. We will also include a PDF of great reads for you to refer to later. Join us for...
Grace & Courtesy in a Montessori Classroom
RIGHT FROM THE START (0-3 YEARS) by Alex Gallen “It is the child who absorbs material from the world about him; he who molds it into the man of the future.” Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind. As a new parent shopping for preschools, you may wonder why you should...