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by Mary Ellen Maunz | Child's Work, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting, Practical Life, Prepared Environment, Primary (3-6), TC May 2022, Tomorrow's Child
The Power of Hands-on Learning by Mary Ellen Maunz “What the hand does, the mind remembers.” – Dr. Maria Montessori If a child is able to use their hands to discover, their discoveries become more meaningful to them. The concepts they learn are much more rooted than...
by Betsy Merena | Discipline, Grace and Courtesy, MFA, Montessori Parenting, Primary (3-6), TC May 2022, Tomorrow's Child
ARE WE REALLY ALL FRIENDS? by Betsy Merena In this article, we will discuss the appropriateness of the long-standing tradition of using the term “friends” as an all-encompassing definition of peer relationships in the early childhood classroom environment. Through a...
by Gavin McCormack | Grace and Courtesy, MFA, Montessori Parenting, TC May 2022, Tomorrow's Child
Next Story from ‘Tomorrow’s Child Magazine May 2022’ 10 Ways to Prepare for Summer 10 Things to Whisper in Your Child’s Ear Every Day by Gavin McCormack, reprinted by permission 1. I believe in you 100 percent. Whatever you want to be, I’ll be right...
by Cheryl Allen | Communication, Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Video, Webinars / MFA
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by Dorothy Harman | Communication, Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Video, Webinars / MFA
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by Lorna McGrath | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Parenting, Nature, Parenting on the Same Page, Peace Education, Science, Video, Webinars / MFA
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by The Montessori Foundation | Emotionally Healthy Children, Empowerment, Family Resources, Free Reads, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Parent Education, School Resources, Social Justice, The International Montessori Council, The Montessori Way
Most of us are aware that the United Nations adopted a declaration on the universal rights of the child, but many of us have not read it. Here is the introduction and the link to the full text. We encourage you to revisit it from time to time and reflect on the...
by The Montessori Foundation | Montessori Curriculum, Social Justice, The International Montessori Council
The undersigned Montessori organizations challenge the national, state, and local legislative policies and laws that serve to regulate, limit, and intentionally omit what is taught about an honest history of the United States of America, the roles that all citizens...
by Renee DuChainey Farkes | Communication, Covid, Faculty, Health / Nutrition, Mindfulness, Montessori Administrators, Prepared Environment, School Leadership, School Resources, The International Montessori Council, Video, Webcasts / IMC
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by Cassi Mackey | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Grandparenting, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Video, Webinars / MFA
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by Rebecca Rolland | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Video
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by Preston Blackburn | Health / Nutrition, MFA, Mixed Ages, Nature, Outdoor Education / Resources, TC Feb 2022, Tomorrow's Child
Why Physical Play Must Be Part of the Formula When Kids Head Back to School By Preston Blackburn What began abruptly as a stay-at-home mandate two springs ago settled in for significantly longer than any of us expected. Fortunately, with vaccines, we are trending back...
by Cheryl Allen | Child's Work, Empowerment, Health / Nutrition, MFA, Mixed Ages, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Practical Life, TC Feb 2022, Tomorrow's Child
One of the most challenging parts of having children in school is making lunches. With some guidance, children can make their own lunch. It then becomes a win/win situation. You do not need to make lunch daily, your child gets to practice practical life skills, and...
by Amy Kremer-Treibly and Elizabeth Hale | Early Adolescence (12-15), Empowerment, Executive Functioning, Later Adolescence (15-18), MFA, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Outdoor Education / Resources, Practical Life, TC Feb 2022, Tomorrow's Child
Engendering Love of One’s Home with Adolescents The NewGate School, Global Campus Students, Research Their Place on Earth and Weave a Story to Share By Amy Kremer-Treibly and Elizabeth Hale The NewGate School’s Global Campus is composed of students in seventh through...
by The Montessori Foundation Staff | Empowerment, Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Family Life, TC Feb 2022, Tomorrow's Child
There are some things that even money can’t buy, and one of the most valuable contributions that families make to a school is the gift of their time and expertise. Parents, grandparents, and friends of the school are often found helping in the office, assisting in the...
by Andrea Gibbs | Executive Functioning, Grace and Courtesy, MFA, Mixed Ages, Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting, TC Feb 2022, The Montessori Way, Tomorrow's Child
We, as parents, love to see our children become independent and self-sufficient as they grow and age. But sometimes, we may need help to get them to that point. We can do so by implementing the Montessori Method into their lives. Montessori emphasizes teaching...
by Tim Seldin | Children with Exceptionalities, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), MFA, Mixed Ages, Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Education, Planes of Development, Prepared Environment, TC Feb 2022
Over the years, it’s quite common for parents to come to us to say that, since their child is so advanced academically, they worry that the class they are in now is not sufficiently challenging. It is not unusual for parents to ask the school to move them up a year...
by Robin Howe, EdD | Early Adolescence (12-15), Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Empowerment, Free Reads, Later Adolescence (15-18), Montessori Family Life, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Prepared Environment, TC Feb 2022
Editor’s Note: Families have been inspired by Montessori to home-school their children for years. The trend seems to be expanding. Something new grew out of the pandemic: online education at the adolescent level that is consciously based on Montessori guidelines. One...