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Reflections on the Barrie school at age 75

Reflections on the Barrie school at age 75

In 1932, my mother, Frances Littman Seldin, founded the Barrie School. She served as its Headmistress for thirty-nine years until her death in 1971. On April 24 Barrie, the school that was my alma mater, my life’s great passion, and my family home, turned seventy-five. I write in celebration of my mother, my own years […]

Color Coding in Montessori

Color Coding in Montessori

Here is a question asked by an IMC member in Michigan In the Montessori math materials units have various colors. Gold, red, green. I certainly understand that golden beads are golden and completely concrete, as well as the hierarchy designation (green, blue, red, repeat…), but can you explain why the bead bars units and the […]

How can I become a Montessori Consultant?

How can I become a Montessori Consultant?

Question: I am interested in getting into the field of consulting. I am an experienced Montessori teacher who is passionate about the methodology. I love solving problems and generating new ideas. Please contact me with any information you can about how to get into this field. Response: In Montessori, normally a consultant is a master […]