Grammar Tells a Story Book review
Grammar Tells a Story: Transforming Literacy with Montessori Storytelling Written by Michael J. Dorer Montessori grammar lessons formally begin in the 3-6 program. As they move through Elementary Montessori education, grammar lessons usually have at least one complete...My City Speaks Book review
My City Speaks Written by Darren Lebeuf Illustrated by Ashley Barron All of us use multiple senses as we go through our everyday lives. Many rarely think of how different, interesting, and beautiful life would be if one of those senses were impaired. This is the story...Yay, You! Book review
Yay, You! Moving Up and Moving On Written by Sandra Boynton I got this book last year (just a little bit too late for the traditional graduation season) and kept hanging on to it until the season came again. Although, I suppose I could have written a review at any...I Am Thinking My Life book review
I Am Thinking My Life Written by Allysun Atwater Illustrated by Stevie Lewis What powerful minds we have! We can create our lives as we want to with the power of thought. The ideas presented by the author are expressed lavishly through colorful, thoughtful, and full...On Earth book review
On Earth Written by G. Brian Karas Springtime always makes me think about new beginnings and new hope for our lives and our planet. That reminds me of a song by a greatly loved Montessorian, Sanford Jones… at the beginning is a good place to be. what will each...Pizza Day book review
Pizza Day Written by Melissa Iwai This is a wonderful hardcover book with sturdy, somewhat water-proof pages. The illustrations are richly colored and very realistic. The story is all about a boy and his dad spending time together while preparing for their...Those Mysterious Montessori Materials: The Great Lessons
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Going Out: A Japanese Tea Ceremony
For Montessori elementary and adolescent students, the opportunity for learning outside the classroom is an important part of the curriculum. Students may plan a “going out” for a small group of students related to a project, such as going to the grocery store for...Why Montessori Middle School?
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There’s an App for That
The home of everything Montessori is now only one click away. Have you ever found yourself trying to schedule a doctor’s appointment and wondering when that field trip is scheduled so you don’t schedule them on the same day? Or trying to respond to a...Embracing the Future
It is vital that educators prepare students not for the world we grew up in, nor even the world as it appears today; rather, we need to prepare for a world that does not yet exist and which we cannot possibly predict. With that in mind, I’m sure I’m not the...Cooking Grammie’s Chicken Soup
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Have We Forgotten How to Play?
I remember climbing the mango tree that grew behind my building as a child. I lived in a large metropolitan city and would beg my grandma to let me play behind the building with my friend. With the slightest nod of her head, I would squeal with excitement and fly down...A Joyful Experience
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Advice from Montessori Family Alliance Friends
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10 Benefits of Montessori
If no one has asked you how Montessori will benefit your child, or will Montessori benefit your child, they have probably thought of it. In fact, you may have asked yourself the very same question. Why choose an education that is an alternative to traditional...Bringing Movement Back into the Spotlight
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