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by Tim Seldin | MFA, TC September 2023
After having your children in Montessori for the initial Early-Childhood (3-6) years, you’ve probably seen them grow into independent, confident, and curious learners who genuinely love school. And guess what? The six years of the Elementary program can unlock...
by Jacob Antczak | MFA, TC September 2023
I was just a youngster coming out of preschool, knowing only the basics. I first entered Montessori schooling at the mere age of four. I didn’t know then that it would change my life forever. Everything from the environment to the people was much different than I had...
by The Montessori Foundation Staff | MFA, Montessori Parenting, TC September 2023
From Daily Activities to Creating a Conducive Environment at Home by Montessori Staff Writers As a parent, one of the most common questions you might ask your child after school is, “So, what did you do at school today?” Often, you might be met with...
by Tim Seldin | MFA, TC September 2023
by Tim Seldin and Lorna McGrath, an excerpt from Montessori For Every Family, published by DK Press, © 2021 The kitchen is often the hub of family life, a place where family members gather to prepare food, to talk, and to be close to one another. Young children, in...
by Cathie Perolman | Dear Cathie, MFA, TC September 2023
DEAR CATHIE— WE HAVE BEEN STRUGGLING WITH BEDTIME AND GETTING OUR CHILD TO SLEEP EVER SINCE HE WAS BORN. EXHAUSTION IS JUST A MATTER OR COURSE IN OUR FAMILY. IT IS SO HARD TO GET OUR CHILD TO GO TO SLEEP WITHOUT ME OR HIS OTHER PARENT SPENDING HOURS WITH HIM AND...
by Julia Volkman | MFA, Montessori 101, TC September 2023
We hear a lot of talk about the Montessori Materials, but what exactly are those materials? How do we determine if something ‘qualifies’ as being ‘Montessori’ or not? There is a list of characteristics that must be considered when creating a Montessori Material. Dr....
by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, MFA, TC September 2023
Campground Kids Series – Yosemite Fortune #7 Written by C.R. Fulton Whenever I think of summer, I think of National Parks, hiking in the woods, climbing mountains, enjoying beautiful waterfalls, the smell of campfires, and I could go on about appreciating the...
by The Montessori Foundation Staff | MFA, TC September 2023, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue
by Montessori Family Alliance Team | Communication, Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Video, Webinars / MFA
Have you ever wondered what and how much information about your family and your child’s home life would be very helpful for their teachers to know? What type of information is too personal? What kinds of situations might change your child’s behavior at...
by Montessori Family Alliance Team | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Parenting, Video, Webinars / MFA
Friendships are so important throughout our lives because most humans want to have connections with others. A huge part of what children are learning throughout their years at home and in school is how to build strong, healthy relationships. Join our team as we...
by Cassi Mackey | Grace and Courtesy, Montessori Administrators, School Leadership, School Resources, The International Montessori Council, Video, Webcasts / IMC
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by Montessori Family Alliance Team | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Student Conferences, Video, Webinars / MFA
Have you ever heard anything like; Nobody wants to play with me, So and so keeps bothering me when I’m working, or I don’t get how to do the Stamp Game? Join us as our team walks you through ideas for supporting your child navigate difficult situations at...
by Cassi Mackey | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Student Conferences, Video, Webinars / MFA
Creating a safe space for meaningful dialogue and discussion about issues regarding your child leads to the desired end – understanding each others’ perspectives and working together to best serve your child. This is not always a one-step, quick fix but, rather,...
by Elaine Glier | Administrative Team, Communication, Educational Program Coordination, Faculty, Infant, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Montessori Administrators, School Leadership, School Resources, The International Montessori Council, Video, Webcasts / IMC
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by Christine Lowry | Family Resources, Language, Language & Reading, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Reading, Video, Webinars / MFA
Christine Lowry, a Montessori special educator with expertise in language and literacy development, will share ideas based on current research that advocates using a natural, relaxed approach to learn and love reading. She will explain how to use a “serve and...
by Julia Volkman | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Video, Webinars / MFA
Join us as we talk with Julia Volkman, long-time Montessori teacher, faculty member of the Brain Health Initiative, and guest lecturer for Harvard University’s Neuroscience of Learning/Mind, Brain, Health, and Education course. She will discuss how screen time...
by Tim Seldin | Book Reviews, MFA, TC Feb 2022, Tomorrow's Child
by Tim Seldin Maria Montessori Speaks to Parents: A Selection of Articles Written by Maria Montessori Maria Montessori spent the vast majority of her professional life working with teachers, developing her innovative educational method. She devoted most of her energy...
by The Montessori Foundation Staff | Family Resources, Infant, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Parenting on the Same Page, Start of School Year, Video, Webinars / MFA
Is this your child’s first school experience – their first time away from home or from a primary caregiver? Or is it the transition from being at home with parents, grandparents, or a special aunt or uncle? Transitions are not easy for any of us and they...