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How Montessori educators use stories in the Montessori program

How Montessori educators use stories in the Montessori program

by | Imagination, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Teachers, Parent Education, Story-telling

Story Telling In Montessori Education by Dr. Paul Clement Czaja The word “story” comes from the ancient Greek word “histor” and means literally “a narration from a learned man.” Since the beginnings of human time, noble men and women who had survived life long enough to be old would share stories of wisdom to all […]

Montessori: The Science — Part 8: Meaningful Contexts Assist Learning

Montessori: The Science — Part 8: Meaningful Contexts Assist Learning

by | Adolescence, Brain Development, Child's Work, Early Adolescence (12-15), Emotionally Healthy Children, Empowerment, Free Reads, Imagination, Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Mixed Ages, Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Education, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Parenting, Montessori Secondary / High School, Montessori students, Montessori Teachers, Parent Education, Planes of Development, Prepared Environment, Primary (3-6), Psychology, Research, Upper Elementary (9-12), Video, Young Adolescent, Young Adults

Dr. Angeline Lillard presents Maria Montessori’s key insights about childhood education, the subsequent educational research that has validated her approach, and how these ideas are implemented in a modern Montessori classroom. From Montessori: The Science Behind the...
Reading Alive!

Reading Alive!

by | Communication, Imagination, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Language, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Primary (3-6), Reading, Toddler (18 months-3 years), Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA

When you embody the story, when you can feel excited and curious and delighted, the child cannot help but be brought in, too! All you need is a little bravery and a good helping of enthusiasm. Join Caitlin Roper for some wonderful,important tips for great story telling.

Woodworking 101 for Children 3-6 Yrs. Old

by | Child's Work, Empowerment, Imagination, Kindergarten, MFA, Practical Life, Prepared Environment, Primary (3-6), Webinars / MFA

Have you ever thought about allowing your 3-6 year old to use real tools and wood to create sculptures or toys? And then were your next thoughts, “Oh no. It’s too dangerous,” “She’s too young,” or “I have no idea where to start.” If any or all of those things have gone through your head, […]

Reading Alive!

Montessori and STEAM Education

by | Adolescence, Early Adolescence (12-15), Empowerment, Imagination, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Mathematics, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Science, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA, Young Adolescent

In this session Sue Fitzpatrick discusses each of the six interconnected components of STEM that in 2016 the US Department of Education described as key to putting the program into classrooms. She gives actual photos and examples of Montessori students in action for each of the components. Participants will go away with lots more information […]

Reading Alive!

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 […]

Book Review: The Hunger Games

Book Review: The Hunger Games

by | Book Reviews, Imagination, Later Adolescence (15-18), MFA, Reading, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue, Young Adults

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins This book might as well be glued to your hands because it is so suspenseful that it is practically impossible to put down. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins will take your breath away with all of its action and suspense. The story follows Katniss who nominated herself to […]

Reading Alive!

STEM and Montessori

by | Computers in the Classroom, Imagination, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), Mathematics, Montessori Parenting, Primary (3-6), Research, Science, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA

Do you ever question or are asked, “How do STEM and Montessori overlap?” or “Should I choose a STEM or Montessori school for my child?” We’ll take a look at how Montessori incorporates STEM philosophy, and what you can do next.

All About Children’s Photography: Capture The Moment

All About Children’s Photography: Capture The Moment

by | Empowerment, Imagination, MFA, Mixed Ages, Tomorrow's Child, Young Adults

A Note To Readers: The following article by Pete Moorhouse is loaded with insights and ideas about young children and photography as a wonderful medium for expression, creativity, and learning. Although the article is geared for the classroom teacher, parents can also incorporate many of his suggestions on how to implement photography into their family’s […]

Reading Alive!

Grandparenting in the Elementary Years

by | Imagination, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Planes of Development, Sensitive Periods, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA

Recently Margot Garfield-Anderson focused on how grandparents of elementary children can plant seeds of learning through projects and excursions. In this session Duna Strachan will focus on the the physical, social, and emotional development of children in this second plane. She will relate how these changes and sensitivities effect the activities and adventures that they […]