by Maren Stark Schmidt | Family Resources, Health / Nutrition, Infant, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Montessori students, Montessori Teachers, Primary (3-6)
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 […]
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by Clanmore Montessori | Early Adolescence (12-15), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting, Montessori students, Montessori Teachers, Upper Elementary (9-12)
ork with them not for them For example, making lunches. If children have more choice, more control and a greater sense of responsibility, they are more likely to eat what has been chosen. Talk to them about nutrition and how to make wise choices. Involve them in making grocery lists. Responsibility and Accountability Are Important: […]
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by Miilnh Ha Villanueva | Brain Development, Health / Nutrition, Infant, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Sensitive Periods
hildren are astonishing in the sense that their minds are like an ever-growing, expanding, and curious wonder. When parents think of education for their child, it is a surprise that education can start as soon as right after birth! Even more surprising is that education can expand beyond the ABC’s and 123’s. Education, such as […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Primary (3-6), Reading
Otis By Anne Rooney Author & Illustrator Otis is an imaginary story, set on a farm, about a friendship between a tractor and a calf. Otis was a hard working, energetic little tractor for many years on the farm. The little calf followed Otis everywhere. Their friendship grew and grew. However, as sometimes happens, the […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Adolescence, Book Reviews, Early Adolescence (12-15), Lower Elementary (6-9), Mathematics, MFA, Montessori Middle School, Science
Ordinary People Change the World Written by Brad Meltzer illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos his is a great set of books! I checked with our elementary teacher and she said definitely for Lower Elementary age children (6-9 years old). The four books that are in this gift set are: I am Rosa Parks; I am Amelia […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Upper Elementary (9-12)
The Desert Is Theirs Written by Byrd Baylor Illutrated by Peter Parnall This Caldecott Honor Book is not new, but it is a classic children’s poetic text about the desert, the animals, plants, and people that inhabit it. Its content and illustrations share some of the spirit of Native Americans. Children will learn legends of […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Adolescence, Early Adolescence (12-15), Later Adolescence (15-18), MFA, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Upper Elementary (9-12), Young Adults
The Crossover by Kwane Alexander Wow! This is a powerful novel written in an unusual style. The author wrote the book in a mix of free verse and hip hop. I couldn’t put it down because of the flow and the characters. Teenagers will love this book! It is the story of a family. It’s […]
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by Christine Lowry | Empowerment, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Planes of Development, Practical Life, Prepared Environment, Primary (3-6), Webinars / MFA
The Montessori early childhood classroom provides materials, activities, and a structured “freedom” that gives children what they need to develop to their full potential. In this webinar, Christine Lowry and Lorna McGrath explore how you can support your child’s Montessori experiences at home.
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by Tim Seldin | Maria Montessori, MFA, Montessori Parenting, The International Montessori Council, Video
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by Kath Kvols | Communication, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Uncategorized
om waits eagerly in the car to pick up her middle school daughter after school. As Andrea opens the door, Mom asks cheerfully, “How was your day, Honey” I hate it when you tell me to “Have a good day” when I leave in the morning.You jinxed my day!” Andrea lashes out. Mom retaliates,”Don’t give […]
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by Cathie Perolman | Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, MFA, Mixed Ages, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting, Primary (3-6)
Dear Cathie. I am looking for a preschool for my child, who will be three next summer. I hear good things about Montessori schools and plan to investigate them as a possibility. My friend said to go and observe. What exactly should I be looking For? -A Mom Beginning the Preschool Search Dear Mom, Observing […]
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by Cathie Perolman | Discipline, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Primary (3-6)
Dear Cathie, Our daughter has entered a new stage, where she whines and pouts when she does not get her way. She is quite dramatic, and some of these incidents last a fairly long time. What can I do to help her snap out of it more quickly? Why is this happening? Her younger sister […]
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by Zahra Kassam | Archived Issues / Tomorrow's Child, Emotionally Healthy Children, Family Resources, Infant, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), MFA, Montessori Parenting, Toddler (18 months-3 years), Tomorrow's Child
Eighty-Five Percent Of The Brain Is Formed By Age Three The core structure of the brain is formed in the first three years. By age three, the brain has established a pattern of processing information that will be used throughout life. As such, a child’s early...
by Cathie Perolman | Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Tomorrow's Child, Uncategorized
Dear Cathie— Our oldest child will begin attending the Montessori school in our area in just a few weeks. We are new to the neighborhood, the philosophy and the school. We are anxious to meet the faculty, other families and children and others in the community as we begin this experience. But we are not […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Language & Reading, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Reading, Toddler (18 months-3 years)
A Handful of Numbers Written by Christinia Cheung & Han Tran illustrated by Tong Wu This is a great little board book. The counting and numbers are all related to things about the Earth and our universe. Example: 2 poles (north and south); 5 geologic layers; etc....
by Lorna McGrath | Archived Issues / Tomorrow's Child, Autism, Book Reviews, Children with Exceptionalities, MFA, Reading, Tomorrow's Child
My Daughters are Smart! Written by Anita B. Adhikary Illustrated by Blythe Russo This book is an interesting alphabet book full of empowering words for boys and girls but is focused on girls —young and old, culturally diverse, interacting with each other and with men...
by Cathie Perolman | Tomorrow's Child
Dear Cathie, I have been thinking about days off from school and this winter, even snow days. What is the best use of this time off? Is it best to just have a regular day that is like a weekend day, schedule some activity each day, or just let the kids have time to hang […]
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by katrina costedio | Archived Issues / Tomorrow's Child, Child's Work, Empowerment, Family Resources, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting, Montessori students, Toddler (18 months-3 years), Tomorrow's Child
I remember clearly the crunch of the gravel under the tires as I pulled into the NewGate parking lot for the first time. Dylan was eighteen months old and I was in the middle of a divorce. We had never spent a day apart, and I was starting a new job. I didn’t know it...
