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The Normalization Of New Teachers

The Normalization Of New Teachers

by | Montessori Education, Montessori Teachers, Research, School Resources, The International Montessori Council

Normalization is one of those Montessori terms that is often used casually, with little understanding of its true meaning and significance. We use normalization to describe a child or a classroom that is highly functioning. Dr. Montessori said, “Normalization is the most important single result of our whole work” (Montessori, 1995). While she was clear […]

Book Review: Culturally Responsive Teaching The Brain

Book Review: Culturally Responsive Teaching The Brain

by | Book Reviews, Brain Development, Communication, Montessori students, Montessori Teachers, Planes of Development, Reading, The International Montessori Council, Young Adolescent, Young Adults

The book, Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain, written by Zaretta Hammond, examines the philosophy and implementation of culturally responsive teaching in the context of current research and knowledge of neuropsychology and its impact on student behavior and response. The book seeks to connect current brain research and culturally responsive teaching with the question “what […]

Montessori A Model For Inclusive Education?

Montessori A Model For Inclusive Education?

by | Children with Exceptionalities, Montessori Education, Montessori students, Montessori Teachers, Planes of Development, Prepared Environment, The International Montessori Council

More and more students with a diversity of unique behavior and learning needs are enrolling in Montessori classrooms in independent, public, and charter Montessori schools. And, more and more Montessori school leaders and classroom teachers are expressing their concerns: “I don’t know how to work with these kids.” “There are just too many challenges in […]

Montessori Teacher Supports For Children With Exceptionalities

Montessori Teacher Supports For Children With Exceptionalities

by | Brain Development, Children with Exceptionalities, Empowerment, Mindfulness, Mixed Ages, Montessori Education, Montessori Teachers, Planes of Development, Prepared Environment, Sensorial, The International Montessori Council

Supports for children who have special needs have been legally mandated for several decades in the United States. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act became law in 1990 and was updated in 2004.  Public schools must provide Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with documented needs that meet the law’s specified criteria. IEPs identify needed […]

Mom, I Made My Own Lunch!

Mom, I Made My Own Lunch!

by | Empowerment, Health / Nutrition, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Practical Life, Prepared Environment, Primary (3-6), Uncategorized, Webinars / MFA

Summer break is a great time to help children learn to make their own lunches. Christine will walk you through a “lesson” on teaching your child to prepare her/his own lunch for school. She will also offer ideas for setting up your kitchen “environment” so your child can be independent, for helping your child plan […]

Mom, I Made My Own Lunch!

Turning Down the Heat on Power Struggles

by | Adolescence, Communication, Discipline, Early Adolescence (12-15), Empowerment, Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Montessori Family Life, Primary (3-6), Toddler (18 months-3 years), Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA

Do you feel like there are persons in your family that you are constantly being challenged by, you are battling with about every little thing, or you are just plain angry with? In this session Lorna will take participants through an awareness of feelings associated with power struggles, an understanding of the effects of power […]

Webcast: Professional Development Plans For The School Year

Webcast: Driven To Abstraction The Impact Of Imposing Academics On Toddlers

by | Child's Work, Infant, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Mindfulness, Montessori Education, Montessori Teachers, Planes of Development, Sensitive Periods, Sensorial, The International Montessori Council, Toddler (18 months-3 years), Webcasts / IMC

Webcast Driven to Abstraction The Impact of Imposing Academics on Toddlers

Mom, I Made My Own Lunch!

Summer Ideas for Families

by | Kindergarten, Language, Language & Reading, Lower Elementary (6-9), Montessori Family Life, Practical Life, Prepared Environment, Primary (3-6), Reading, Toddler (18 months-3 years), Webinars / MFA

Summertime is perfect for continued learning opportunities with your child. Bring Montessori home with you this summer and keep the learning fun. Kristi shares suggestions for preparing a Montessori-friendly indoor as well as outdoor environment, reinforcing language and phonetic skills, and observing your child to better understand what they are interested in and how they […]

Mom, I Made My Own Lunch!

How Do You Handle Anger?

by | Adolescence, Communication, Discipline, Early Adolescence (12-15), Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Primary (3-6), Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA

Anger is a natural reaction to being wronged. But society tells us anger is dangerous and we should hide it or “positive think” it away. Yet, if anger is harnessed correctly, it can create positive change. Kath will share ideas for good. Parents can use her ideas when they are feeling the need to control […]

Math Without Workbooks

by | Book Reviews, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), Mathematics, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA

In this session, “Math Without Workbooks,” Cheryl Allen shares many opportunities for practicing math which are right there in front of us in our everyday lives if we just take advantage of them. Hands-on experiences help children internalize concepts that might otherwise seem difficult to understand or unimportant to them. In addition to great ideas […]

Ayeyarwaddy International School (AIS) in Mandalay, Myanmar Seeking Teacher Trainer

by | Montessori Education, Montessori Teachers, The International Montessori Council

Montessori Teacher Trainer needed at Ayeyarwaddy International School (AIS) in Mandalay, Myanmar. This position requires an experienced Montessori preschool teacher who can provide training to teachers new to the Montessori Method. Candidates should send CV and cover letter to Dr. Gary Robson at [email protected]. Website: www.ais.edu.mm.

Mom, I Made My Own Lunch!

Transitioning to Secondary

by | Adolescence, Early Adolescence (12-15), Empowerment, Later Adolescence (15-18), MFA, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Planes of Development, Upper Elementary (9-12), Video, Webinars / MFA, Young Adolescent

Kristi Antczak and Lorna McGrath each have two children who have moved to Secondary programs. In this session they will each talk to you about their experiences with this important transition for their children. They will give you tips for smooth transitions, pitfalls that may happen, and choices to be made. You’ll want to attend […]

Webcast: Professional Development Plans For The School Year

Special Education 2.0 Impact on Montessori

by | Children with Exceptionalities, Early Adolescence (12-15), Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Primary (3-6), Upper Elementary (9-12)

The education landscape, especially in special education, continues to change at a rapid rate. An inclusion model in which most students spend their school day in the general ed classroom means changes for classroom teachers, special education teachers, and school leaders. In this webcast Christine Lowry guides us through the history of legislation that has […]