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by Maureen Healy | Communication, Emotionally Healthy Children, Empowerment, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Mixed Ages, Montessori Teachers, Peace Education, Planes of Development, Primary (3-6), Tomorrow's Child, Upper Elementary (9-12)
“It is our responsibility to learn to become emotionally intelligent. These are skills. They’re not easy. Nature didn’t give them to us. We have to learn them.” —Paul Ekman Children today are more emotional, strong-willed, and reactive than ever before. They have big feelings and oftentimes don’t yet know how to constructively release them. Of […]
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by Sharon Caldwell | Communication, Discipline, Free Reads, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Mixed Ages, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Teachers, Parent Education, Tomorrow's Child
“The undisciplined child enters into discipline by working in the company of others; not being told he is naughty … Discipline is, therefore, primarily a learning experience and less a punitive experience if appropriately dealt with.” —Maria Montessori Teachers spend...
by Maureen Healy | Brain Development, Communication, Discipline, Emotionally Healthy Children, Empowerment, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Mindfulness, Montessori Family Life, Primary (3-6), Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA
While growing up has never been easy, today’s world undeniably presents kids and their parents with unprecedented challenges. In this session, award-winning author Maureen Healy will share highlights from her new book, “The Emotionally Healthy Child,” and answer real-life questions from anyone wanting to raise emotionally healthy children. Come and learn some new strategies to […]
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by Jackie Grundberg | 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.
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by Lorna McGrath | Communication, Emotionally Healthy Children, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Mindfulness, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Primary (3-6), Webinars / MFA
In Part 1 Lorna McGrath discussed learning styles and how they are related to self-calming. In Part 2 she will expand on what listeners already know about learning styles by sharing how to create individual self-calming spaces which include activities that are in alignment with each person’s dominant learning style. When individual self-calming spaces are […]
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by Cheryl Allen | Adolescence, Brain Development, Communication, Discipline, Early Adolescence (12-15), Health / Nutrition, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Parenting, Primary (3-6), Research, Social Media, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA
One of our greatest challenges in the 21st century is how to help children navigate technology responsibly. In this session Cheryl Allen and Dr. Nora Faris discuss the potentials and the pitfalls of parenting during the digital age. Join us to learn about strategies for guiding our children through today’s digital world.
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by Christine Lowry | Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Practical Life, Prepared Environment, Primary (3-6), Upper Elementary (9-12), Video, Webinars / MFA, Writing
Wondering what kinds of activities to do with your children during the school break? This session is loaded with good ideas for families whether during the day, in the evenings, or on the weekends. Join Christine Lowry as she shares her experience and suggestions for creating a peaceful school break.
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by Terri Sherrill | Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), Upper Elementary (9-12)
During this session Terri Sherrill acts as our guide in making the holiday season a jolly one! She includes some common causes of misbehavior/tantrums, shares great ideas for parents to remember while traveling, gives examples of effective communication, sheds meaning on “following the child,” demonstrates the language of respect, and adds fun activities for all […]
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by Michael Dorer, EdD | Brain Development, Communication, Early Adolescence (12-15), Empowerment, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Language, Language & Reading, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Mindfulness, Mixed Ages, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Planes of Development, Primary (3-6), Psychology, Reading, Science, Sensorial, The International Montessori Council, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webcasts / IMC, Young Adolescent, Young Adults
Webcast: Building Brains With Kathy Leitch and Michael Dorer
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by Sara Stein | Adolescence, Brain Development, Early Adolescence (12-15), Kindergarten, Language & Reading, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Maria Montessori, Mixed Ages, Montessori Education, Montessori Materials, Planes of Development, Primary (3-6), Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue, Upper Elementary (9-12), Young Adolescent
As parents, we all want the best education for our children. But what does that mean? What does that look like? For me, it means having access to the teachings and philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. We have three children, ages 10, 7, and 4. They are all unique; all with their own personalities, special […]
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by Tim Seldin | Adolescence, Brain Development, Empowerment, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Language, Lower Elementary (6-9), Mixed Ages, Montessori Parenting, Planes of Development, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue
In essence, the brain’s executive functions allow us to plan, organize, and complete tasks. Montessori would not have recognized the term, yet most of her activities are tailor-made for these higher-brain processes. Infants, as young as seven months, start to exercise these cognitive skills with simple games like peekaboo or hiding a toy under a […]
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by Danielle Herzog | Communication, Discipline, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Mindfulness, Mixed Ages, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Practical Life, Primary (3-6), Research, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue, Upper Elementary (9-12), Young Adolescent, Young Adults
We ask about pets, allergies, and car seats, but would we hesitate to ask the parents of our child’s playdate if there are guns in their home? When my daughter was 3, she saw her first toy gun on a playdate. It was neon green and shot balls instead of bullets, but it was the […]
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by Punum Bhatia Ph.D | Early Adolescence (12-15), Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Mixed Ages, Primary (3-6), Sensorial, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue, Upper Elementary (9-12), Young Adolescent, Young Adults
Chinese New Year must be around the corner, for our school is decked in red and gold. Chinese New Year is celebrated according to the Lunar Calendar, sometime in January or February each year. It marks the coming of spring and new beginnings and is usually a two-week celebration. As in other cultures, there are […]
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by Margot Garfield-Anderson | Adolescence, Brain Development, Communication, Empowerment, Lower Elementary (6-9), Mixed Ages, Montessori Family Life, Practical Life, Primary (3-6), Reading, Science, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue
I’m a Montessori grandparent who loves to create memories and traditions with my four granddaughters. I also love to share my love of art and history, while helping them make the connection to the larger picture. This summer, I was fortunate enough to spend a month with the girls. I decided to work on some […]
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by Anne Courts | Adolescence, Brain Development, Children with Exceptionalities, Communication, Discipline, Empowerment, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Language, Lower Elementary (6-9), Mindfulness, Mixed Ages, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting, Parent Education, Practical Life, Primary (3-6), Psychology, Sensitive Periods, Sensorial, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue
Between 15 and 36 months old, in addition to physically increasing in size, toddlers are also learning to develop cognitively, emotionally, and socially. The development of their large muscles allows them to walk, run, and jump, while their small-muscle development helps them gain fine-motor skills, such as eating with utensils or learning to dress themselves. […]
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by Edward Fidellow | Adolescence, Communication, Early Adolescence (12-15), Empowerment, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Mindfulness, Mixed Ages, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Parent Education, Psychology, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue, Upper Elementary (9-12), Young Adolescent, Young Adults
There are seven simple steps to becoming a Montessori parent. When we say ‘simple,’ we don’t mean that they are not challenging. It is a lot like the definition of bull riding. “The object is to keep the bull between you and the ground.” Simple—but challenging. The first step to becoming a Montessori parent took […]
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by Maria Chaffin | Adolescence, Autism, Children with Exceptionalities, Early Adolescence (12-15), Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Primary (3-6), Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA
Join Maria Eva Chaffin and Brynn Rangel for part 2 of this series on Addressing Challenging Behavior. In this session, they give a summary for each of the three levels – Early Childhood, Elementary, and Adolescence including strategies, preparation, and observation.
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by Duna Strachan | 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 […]
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