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The Coronavirus is a Stark Reminder We Are One Global Family

By | Jun 26, 2020

hat a difference a month makes. The whole world is reacting to a pandemic of a previously unknown virus. It’s an emergency on a global scale, dominating every news cycle. It’s the subject of conversations over coffee counters at 7-11 in the mornings and at local watering holes in the evenings. Our lives are being disrupted. You can see concern and worry etched on people’s faces. Is this a new phenomenon? Of course not, because the world has faced many devastating...

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A Case of the New Montessori 101: What Every Parent Ought to Know

By | Nov 22, 2019

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What Every Parent Ought to Know

This 80-page full-color illustrated publication is a wonderful resource for anyone seeking to demystify Montessori. It addresses topics such as the history and philosophy of Montessori; offers a guided tour of the Montessori Classroom; and serves as an illustrated guide to dozens of wonderful Montessori materials. It's a must-have resource for anyone interested in Montessori, and one that parents will surely refer back to throughout their child’s Montessori experience.

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Montessori Discipline: Developing Inner Discipline Through Freedom and Structure

By | Jan 28, 2019

Upon visiting a Montessori classroom the first time, one might wonder what magic spell has been cast upon these young children making them so calm and self-directed. Another person might look at that same class and be confused by the children’s independence, wondering where’s the discipline? These children just do as they please. Visitors commonly issue such comments as, “I’ve heard Montessori is too free and chaotic,” or “I’ve heard Montessori is too structured.” It does not seem possible...

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Montessori 101

By | Jan 15, 2019

 

This 80-page full-color illustrated publication is a wonderful resource for anyone seeking to demystify Montessori. It addresses topics such as the history and philosophy of Montessori; offers a guided tour of the Montessori Classroom, and serves as an illustrated guide to dozens of wonderful Montessori materials. It's a must-have resource for anyone interested in Montessori, and one that parents will surely refer back to throughout their child’s Montessori experience.

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Book Review: Joy Fixes for Weary Parents

By | Oct 2, 2018

Joy Fixes for Weary Parents by Erin Leyba, PhD This book is for anyone who is caring for and nurturing a family at any age along the way. It is easy to pick up and read one or more of the 101 ideas for building and sustaining relationships. Each of the ideas is two to three pages long, starting with a general description, then giving a real example of the idea in use, and ending with “TRY THIS.” Some of the “fixes” will be just what you needed and others won’t appeal to you. Dr. Leyba has...

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Montessori 101: How to Observe in a Montessori Environment

By | Sep 28, 2018

There are many people who may wish to observe a Montessori class in session. These include current parents of children in the school, those looking at enrolling a child, students, school leaders observing as part of staff evaluation or support, peer-to-peer observations, or a multitude of outsiders who may be interested in seeing how a Montessori class operates. The assumption is that these people want to see what the staff and children do when the visitor is not there, not how they respond...

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Montessori.org 101: Login & Password Reset

By | Sep 19, 2018

                                                 Logging in to Your Membership Accounts Enter your email or the username you selected when you created your account. Enter the password you created when you created your account. Click the login button.-Once logged in, you will be able to access all of the content available at your membership level. You can also log in from any page of montessori.org with the ‘LOGIN’ link at the top of every page.   Can’t Remember Your Password? No...

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Schedule/Saturday November 10, 2018

By | Aug 10, 2018

Saturday, November 10, 2018 7:00 AM Registration opens 7:30 - 8:15 AM Breakfast buffet & exhibits open SILENT AUCTION CONTINUES 8:15 - 8:30 AM Housekeeping & announcements 8:30 - 9:30 AM Introduction of our new executive director and keynote: Kathy Leitch 9:30 - 10:00 AM  Shopping with exhibitors and bidding on silent auction items 10:00 - 11:30 AM Session 4 Option 31 The Importance of Transitioning the Toddler at the Right Time Terri Sherrill & Elaine Glier The...

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Montessori is Much More Than the Materials or the Name

By | Jan 7, 2018

The following very brief introduction was prepared by Tim Seldin, President of The Montessori Foundation during his years as Headmaster of The Barrie School in Silver Spring, Maryland (1971-1993). Montessori schools are designed to prepare children both for university and for life. There are three key ideas that are central to the mission as a Montessori school: - It is not the adult who shapes the child; it is the child who, through his experiences, creates an adult human being. - Teaching...

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Montessori 101: What Teachers Wish Parents Knew

By | Oct 6, 2017

t a teachers’ conference a couple of years ago, we broke into groups to answer the following question: What are the most important ideas you’d like to communicate to parents of the children you teach? Here are the thoughts from over one hundred teachers and school administrators. Respect the work of your child. Children are involved in a huge task of trying to build an adult to live in a world that we cannot begin to imagine. Be a help to life. When we assist children by...

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