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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Early Adolescence (12-15), Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue
Hello, My Name is Oliver By Paymaneh Ritchie This was a very fun book for Upper Elementary and Middle School children. Oliver is telling the story of his life from a dog’s perspective (or at least from what a human thinks is a dog’s perspective). The author has a good sense of humor. She also […]
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by Max Bui | Mixed Ages, Montessori Education, Montessori Teachers, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue
Montessori has proven its effect upon children for the past century all over the world. The method has spread rapidly in Europe, America, Australia and recently in Asia, especially in China, Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. Sakura Montessori International School, the pioneering Montessori school in Vietnam, has the mission of spreading the Montessori philosophy […]
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by Johann Christop Arnold | Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Mixed Ages, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue, Young Adolescent, Young Adults
Children of the twenty-first century can navigate distant worlds from their video game controllers but are not equipped with an understanding of the real world outside the window. Fascinating entertainment options have them hooked almost as soon as they can focus their eyes. As parents and teachers, we know that too much technology is bad […]
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by Margot Garfield-Anderson | Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Video, Webinars / MFA
Have you ever had the urge to be part of your grandchild’s school experience in the classroom? Maybe you thought about it but didn’t think you had anything to offer or that you might not be welcomed to participate or just had no idea what you might do? Well, most Montessori teachers are happy to […]
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by Claire Salkowski | Early Adolescence (12-15), Infant, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Upper Elementary (9-12), Video, Webinars / MFA
We’ll look at how Montessori meets the basic needs for security/safety, love/belonging, freedom/choice, fun/enjoyment, power/competence, meaning /purpose. Then how we can reduce behavior problems when we meet these needs among others, both at school and at home.
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by Christine Lowry | Infant, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Webinars / MFA
So you have decided that the Montessori system of education is a good fit for your family. Now, how do you decide which Montessori school is the best for your child and your family. We will discuss the essentials of Montessori, and the questions and information you need to make this important choice.
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by Maria Chaffin | Discipline, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Montessori Education, Montessori Teachers, Psychology, The International Montessori Council, Webcasts / IMC
Brynn Rangel and Maria Eva Chaffin will focus on the increasing number of challenging behavior and special needs families that are approaching Montessori Schools in the hope for a better fit for their children. We will review and answer questions regarding the following core topics covered in the upcoming course: Addressing Challenging Behaviors in the Montessori Classroom: Systems for Supporting Staff and Students. […]
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by Jonathan Wolff | Adolescence, Communication, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Primary (3-6), Upper Elementary (9-12), Video, Young Adolescent
As children, most of us were raised and schooled with answers and rules. “These are the facts. And here’s how I expect you to behave.” While such adult pronouncements and prescriptives may win a battle of learning and behavior in the moment, they are rarely victorious in the long war of independence. In this week’s […]
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by Maria Chaffin | Adolescence, Autism, Children with Exceptionalities, Early Adolescence (12-15), Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Primary (3-6), Upper Elementary (9-12), Video, Webinars / MFA
An increasing number of families are looking for options for the inclusion of a special needs child into a typical classroom environment. In this session we’ll discuss the pros and cons associated with a Montessori classroom including class sizes, materials, student independence, multi-age classrooms, school resources and other factors relevant to children who have failed […]
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by Kathy Leitch | Montessori Administrators, Montessori Teachers, School Leadership, The International Montessori Council, Webcasts / IMC
Join our panel as we continue this discussion. This week we’ll focus on the critical elements of evaluation as a supportive growth cycle. We’ll explore what it means to “manage by wandering around” and exactly what it is we’re looking for. Are you implementing a meaningful system of staff support, development, and evaluation? We […]
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by Kathy Leitch | Montessori Administrators, Montessori Teachers, School Leadership, The International Montessori Council, Webcasts / IMC
Join our panel as we discuss this essential element of effective leadership. How do we create a meaningful system of staff support, development, and evaluation? We will explore using Montessori aligned principles to ensure our staff and faculty get the important feedback they deserve!
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by Kelly Johnson | Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Outdoor Education / Resources, Primary (3-6), Upper Elementary (9-12), Video, Webinars / MFA, Writing
Kelly will share ideas for connecting discoveries, explorations, and interests in and with nature at home to the classroom experience. It’s a two-way street from home to classroom and back. Join us to find out how!
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by Tanya L. Ryskind J.D. | Brain Development, Communication, Discipline, Empowerment, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Primary (3-6), Video, Webinars / MFA
Making choices is part of our everyday existence, what to eat, what to wear, what to do? Making good choices is learned. How do we help our children make good choices? This webinar will explore methods and language used to help our children make good choices consistently.
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by Megan J Heise Eve Richey Xin | Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), The International Montessori Council, Upper Elementary (9-12)
Quality preschool programs that develop the whole child through age-appropriate, socio-emotional and cognitive skill-building hold promise for significantly improving child outcomes. However, preschool programs tend to either be teacher-led and didactic or else to lack academic content. One preschool model that involves both child-directed, freely chosen activity and academic content are Montessori. Here we report […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Adolescence, Book Reviews, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Mixed Ages, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue
Chester Raccoon and the Almost Perfect Sleepover Written by Audrey Penn illustrated by Barbara L.Gibson The storyline is perfect for children who are interested and excited about their first sleepover but maybe a little hesitant or may have had the experience of wanting to go home rather than stay. It would be a good book […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue, Upper Elementary (9-12)
100 Women Who Made History: Remarkable Women Who Shaped Our World By Stella Caldwell, Clare Hibbert, Andrea Mills, and Rona Skene consultant: Philip Parker This is a wonderful resource book for the elementary years at home or at school. As always DK uses engaging illustrations for each of the featured women. The categories for the women include […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue
Magic Tree House Series By Mary Pope Osborne I am new to the Magic Tree House Series and am delighted. These books are such a wonderful transition for children that are moving from being read to and are now reading on their own. The print is big enough, there are still some illustrations, and the […]
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by Tim Seldin | Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Language, Language & Reading, Lower Elementary (6-9), Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Primary (3-6), Reading, Upper Elementary (9-12)
Note: This article was originally published in English in Tomorrow’s Child magazine in 2000. Translated by Patricia DeLeon 2018 por M. J. Rosanova, Ph.D. En el Instituto Bilingüe Montessori (MOBI), los niños juegan afuera. Puedo escucharlos afuera de mi ventana. Están cantando y llamándose entre sí en japonés. No, nuestra […]
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