Highlight Your School: Westminster School of Maryland
For more than a decade, I’ve watched as parents approach our front entry. As Director of Admissions, I can tell by the looks on our visitors’ faces that our hilltop campus has already made a favorable impression. Within sight of the nearby Blue Ridge mountains, the...
Land and Water Sorting
Help your child develop independence in caring for self and their environment. Purpose Vocabulary Enrichment for 30 months and up Materials Brown Construction Paper Basket Blue Construction Paper Land and water items to sort Cardstock Vehicles: Boats and Cars Scissors...
Dear Cathie: Building Concentration at Home
DEAR CATHIE— WE ARE SENDING OUR CHILD TO A MONTESSORI SCHOOL TO LEARN HOW TO CONCENTRATE, AMONG OTHER THINGS. WE ALSO WANT TO ENCOURAGE HER TO CONCENTRATE AND FOCUS AT HOME. WE SEE IT IN SCHOOL MUCH MORE THAN WE DO AT HOME. ANY ADVICE TO HELP US WORK ON THIS IMPORTANT...
Book Reviews by Lorna McGrath
Water Land: Land and Water Forms Around the World Written by Christy Hale I love this book for the classroom or at home! Christy Hale based this book on our land and water forms from the cultural area of Montessori classrooms. She not only wrote the text (of which...
Tomorrow’s Child – February 2024 Digital Issue
The Leap to Leadership – To Succeed as a Head of School You Need More Than School Management Skills – You Need a New Mindset
In this Leadership Forum, based on a recent article in Harvard Business Review, we will explore the mental shifts needed to be an effective and resilient school leader and handle the challenges you encounter. “The process involves identifying and communicating your...
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...
Developing a Growth Mindset in Montessori Schools With Dr. Susan Guiney and Kristen Ancker MS. Ed.
Back to the Montessori Basics: The Art of Observation
Discover the art behind the science that unlocks a student and a guide's potential--observation. In this session, we'll review the types, stages, and the C.O.R.E. of observation, sharing strategies that allow us to develop a deeper self-understanding and to empower...
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...
Montessori Leadership Magazine Volume 27 Issue 1 2024 – Digital Issue