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Part 2: All We Need Is Love, Balancing Accountability with Empathy, Respect and Love

The Inner Work of Parenting: What We Can Learn from Children…To Help Us Be Happier, Healthier, and Better Caregivers

by | Communication, Discipline, Language, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Webinars / MFA

During this session, lead by Jonathan Wolff, we will explore what Maria Montessori and Kahlil Ghibran said about the work of the adult and parent. Concepts like “letting go of our positions,” “openness to the child’s view,” “being responsible for our adult emotions,” “no double standards,” and more will be discussed. Jon and the others […]

Part 2: All We Need Is Love, Balancing Accountability with Empathy, Respect and Love

Value and Values of Montessori in the 21st Century

by | Adolescence, Child's Work, Early Adolescence (12-15), Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Empowerment, Imagination, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Mindfulness, Mixed Ages, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Prepared Environment, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA, Young Adolescent

What kinds of life skills will your child need to be successful – happy, healthy, and productive – in the 21st century? Beyond facts, figures, and formulas, what will young people need to know to find their way and make their mark in a world which increasingly demands higher order thinking, social intelligence, and self-organizing […]

Webcast: How Do You Know If Your Professional Development Dollars Are Well Spent

Webcast: Structure That is Not Stifling: Encouraging Teachers to Exercise Autonomy Within a Framework of the School’s Educational Vision, Staff Social Norms, and Standards of Montessori Practice

by | Montessori Administrators, Montessori Teachers, School Leadership, The International Montessori Council, Webcasts / IMC

In a recent article in Harvard Business Review, “Structure That’s Not Stifling,” author Ranjay Gulati writes, “Leaders know they need to give people room to be their best, to pursue unconventional ideas, and to make smart decisions in the moment. But here’s the problem: Executives have trouble resolving the tension between employee empowerment and operational […]

Webcast: How Do You Know If Your Professional Development Dollars Are Well Spent

Why Montessori Kindergarteners Outsmart and Outshine Kids in Traditional Programs

by | Kindergarten, Mixed Ages, Montessori Education, Montessori students, Parent Education, Primary (3-6), Re-enrollment, School Leadership, The International Montessori Council, Webcasts / IMC

Why Montessori Kindergarteners Outsmart and Outshine Kids in Traditional Public and Private School Programs ~ Persuading Parents to Stay for the 3rd Year” Join Jonathan Wolff and Kathy Leitch as we discuss the importance of the completion of the 3-year cycle. We all know how important retention is to each student, the classroom, and our schools. How do we effectively convey the benefits to our parents […]

Part 2: All We Need Is Love, Balancing Accountability with Empathy, Respect and Love

The Value of Asking Questions

by | Adolescence, Communication, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Primary (3-6), Upper Elementary (9-12), Video, Young Adolescent

As children, most of us were raised and schooled with answers and rules. “These are the facts. And here’s how I expect you to behave.” While such adult pronouncements and prescriptives may win a battle of learning and behavior in the moment, they are rarely victorious in the long war of independence. In this week’s […]

Part 2: All We Need Is Love, Balancing Accountability with Empathy, Respect and Love

Webinar: How to Teach Your Child a New Skill

by | Empowerment, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Practical Life, Webinars / MFA

Jonathan Wolff shares ideas and insights for parents when teaching children new skills at home. Whether it’s how to fold the laundry, set the table or comb their hair, Jonathan offers parents helpful suggestions that are in alignment with how Montessori teachers present new lessons at school.  

Webcast: How Do You Know If Your Professional Development Dollars Are Well Spent

Webcast: Creating a Foundation of Normalization

by | Discipline, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Montessori Administrators, Montessori Teachers, School Leadership, The International Montessori Council, Video

Creating a Foundation of Normalization: Establishing a Culture of Respect, Responsibility, and Cooperation​     This was our weekly webcast for Montessori educators on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 Jon Wolff joined us to talk about getting the school year off to the right start. Early and sustainable normalization of a Montessori classroom community Is more […]

Webcast: How Do You Know If Your Professional Development Dollars Are Well Spent

Webcast: What’s Going to be Different this School Year?

by | Montessori Administrators, Montessori Teachers, School Leadership, Start of School Year, The International Montessori Council

On July 26, 2017, our webcast topic was “What’s Going to Be Different This School Year?” Guiding Staff to Look at Themselves, Their Classrooms, and Professional Relationships With Fresh Eyes       What would happen if every teacher and staff member in your school were to start the year with the attitude, “This is […]

Webcast: How Do You Know If Your Professional Development Dollars Are Well Spent

Webcast: Effective Board and Admin Team Relationships / Part 2

by | Montessori Administrators, School Leadership, The International Montessori Council, Webcasts / IMC

    This week, began to explore the topic of how to build effective working relationships between the school’s administrative team and the board. For those of you who own your school, this will probably still be just as relevant. The relationship between the individual or family owners, and the leadership of the school or […]

Webcast: How Do You Know If Your Professional Development Dollars Are Well Spent

Webcast: Looking Back on the School Year to Plan for Next Fall / Webcast

by | Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Montessori Administrators, Montessori Education, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Montessori Teachers, Primary (3-6), School Leadership, The International Montessori Council, Upper Elementary (9-12), Video, Webcasts / IMC

This week, Jonathan Wolff, Kath Leitch, and Michael Dorer explored the topic of how we can take a look back at the school year that is ending, and use the insights we can glean from that reflection to strengthen our programs, special events, and Montessori practice. “What can we celebrate?” Let’s take a look back […]