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Recommended & DIY Projects With Children: Yarn Mache

by Lorna McGrath | MFA, TC December 2024

It’s always fun to be creative together, get your hands (and lots of other stuff) messy, repurpose found articles, and experience the joy of giving! That’s what this project is all about. You and your child can make colorful bowls from yarn scraps to give during the...

Recruiting great Families: Following Up

by Tim Seldin | The Montessori Way

Building Strong Relationships Through Effective Follow-Ups In the competitive landscape of private education, Montessori schools have a unique advantage: a foundation built on trust, relationships, and a genuine commitment to the growth of children and families. Yet,...

Which should I choose, AMS or AMI?

by Tim Seldin | The Montessori Way

As Montessori school leaders and consultants, we are often asked about preferences in Montessori training or organizations. It’s a common misconception to think of Montessori as being divided into two distinct “tribes,” such as AMI and AMS, each with rigidly defined...

The Student Retention Ecosystem!

by Martha Carver | Communication, Montessori Administrators, Re-enrollment, Recruitment & Admissions, School Identity, School Leadership, The International Montessori Council, Video, Webcasts / IMC

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What’s Next? Navigating Uncertainty with Dignity

by Kathy Leitch | Communication, Montessori Administrators, Montessori Teachers, School Leadership, The International Montessori Council, Video, Webcasts / IMC

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Unlocking the Potential: Building Faculty and Family School Partnerships to Enhance the Student Learning Experience

by Renee DuChainey Farkes | Administrative Team, Communication, Educational Program Coordination, Family Resources, Montessori Administrators, Montessori Teachers, Parent-Teacher Communication, School Identity, School Leadership, School Resources, The International Montessori Council, Video, Webcasts / IMC

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Wit and Wisdom: A Family Chat: Making Time and Space for Unstructured Play

by Jonathan Wolff | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Video, Webinars / MFA

Maria Montessori advised parents and teachers to engage in “spiritual preparation” as a prerequisite for successful caregiving and instruction. She suggested that we “must purify our hearts and render them burning with charity towards the...