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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Later Adolescence (15-18), MFA, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue, Upper Elementary (9-12)
I’m OK, You’re OK… By Sgt. Sunshine I love the moral of the story! Certainly, children need lessons in empathy and kindness as they are growing up. This book might be used as a supplement to the greatest teacher of all—modeling/living the values that we want our children to hold. I would not use it […]
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by Tim Seldin | Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), Mixed Ages, Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Education, Montessori Materials, Montessori Teachers, Parent Education, Primary (3-6), Sensorial
The Pink Tower(left) is one of the Sensorial materials that children enjoy working with early in their Montessori experience. The Pink Tower, or Tower of Cubes, is composed of a graduated series of ten wooden cubes. The largest cube has a square section of 10 centimeters per side and is 10 centimeters high. Thus, it […]
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by Tim Seldin | Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Empowerment, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), Mindfulness, Mixed Ages, Montessori Education, Montessori Teachers, Parent Education, Peace Education, Primary (3-6), Upper Elementary (9-12)
Lessons in Grace, Courtesy & Community Service Learning how to work and play together with others, in a peaceful and caring community, is perhaps the most critical life skill that Montessori teaches. Learning how to greet someone graciously is one of the first acts of courtesy learned in the Montessori classroom. Everyday kindness and […]
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by Tim Seldin | Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Education, Parent Education, Practical Life, Primary (3-6), Upper Elementary (9-12)
Developing new skills that will enable us to live full and productive lives is something that all of us encounter throughout the years. It’s not just a process for the very young. Think about the last time you started a new job, took up a new hobby, moved to a new city, upgraded your computer’s […]
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by Tim Seldin | Lower Elementary (6-9), Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Education, Montessori Materials, Parent Education, Prepared Environment
The following very brief introduction was prepared by Tim Seldin, President of The Montessori Foundation during his years as Headmaster of The Barrie School in Silver Spring, Maryland (1971-1993). Montessori schools are designed to prepare children both for university and for life. There are three key ideas that are central to the mission as a […]
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by Tim Seldin | Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), Mixed Ages, Montessori Education, Parent Education
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by Tim Seldin | Montessori Administrators, Montessori Teachers, School Leadership, Start of School Year, The International Montessori Council, Webcasts / IMC
Dr. Montessori paved the way for eternal optimism and reminds us why we engage in the purposeful work of serving children, families, teachers, schools, and organizations. This week, Tim Seldin, Kathy Leitch and Jonathan Wolf will facilitate a discussion on setting intentions for the new year. As we look forward to 2018 in the Montessori world-wide […]
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by Kathy Leitch | Mindfulness, Montessori Administrators, Montessori Education, Montessori Teachers, Peace Education, School Leadership, The International Montessori Council, Webcasts / IMC
On December 20, 2017, Kathy Leitch led a conversation on the topic of “Caring for the Head of School…Fresh Start for the New Year!” Well, we were definitely in full holiday swing! Our question is, as always, how are we keeping yourself centered and sane? We engaged in a discussion about caring for ourselves in the […]
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by Christine Lowry | Imagination, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Parenting, Planes of Development, Sensitive Periods, Upper Elementary (9-12), Video, Webinars / MFA
Webinar – Lorna McGrath and Christine Lowry collaborated to put together this informative webinar about sensitivities during the Elementary Years. Maria Montessori noticed that during each of the developmental stages children had particular interests, particular things that really motivated them, and particular inspirations. In this session the focus is 6-12 years olds and how parents […]
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by Tim Seldin | Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Montessori Administrators, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Parenting, Montessori Secondary / High School, Montessori Teachers, Parent Education, Primary (3-6), School Leadership, The International Montessori Council, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webcasts / IMC
On December 13th, 2017, Tim Seldin led a conversation on the topic of one aspect of creating deeper parent engagement through a Parent Ambassador program. A Parent Ambassador is any parent who gives his or her time and talent to support the efforts of the school in welcoming new parents, providing a current parent‘s […]
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by Sharon Caldwell | Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Montessori Education, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Montessori students, Montessori Teachers, Peace Education, Primary (3-6), The International Montessori Council, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webcasts / IMC, Young Adolescent
On November 8, 2017 Sharon Caldwell, Senior Montessori Consultant in South Africa explored the important topic of giving children a greater voice and sense of shared decision-making and ownership at both the classroom and school-wide level in Montessori. We remember that Montessori speaks often about the children’s sense of pride in the care of […]
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by Robin Howe, EdD | Adolescence, Early Adolescence (12-15), Montessori Middle School, Montessori Parenting, Sensitive Periods, Start of School Year, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA
Join Dr. Robin Howe and Kathy Leitch for suggestions on how to support your elementary child as she moves into the Secondary level of Montessori school.
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by Lorna McGrath | Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Parenting, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA
Do you ever scratch your head and wonder what kinds of gifts would be the most meaningful to the youngest receivers to the oldest receivers in your life? Do you dread traveling during the holidays? Are you frustrated because your children are acting out at the worst times ever during the holidays? Lorna McGrath shares […]
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by Kath Kvols | Early Adolescence (12-15), Infant, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Webinars / MFA, Young Adolescent
No one wants their child to fail. However, sometimes experiencing not doing something perfectly the first time, learning from experience, or having the courage to try something new or challenging comes from developing determination and perseverance. Kathryn gives us great advice on how to allow failure to be a motivator rather than a discouragement.
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by Kelly Johnson | Family Resources, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Outdoor Education / Resources, Webinars / MFA
Kelly Johnson, a Montessori trained elementary guide, artist, author, and nature enthusiast, shares ideas and experiences for young children and their families to do together!
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue
Kangaroo Kisses Written by Nandana Dev Sen Illustrated by Pippa Curnick This is an interesting book for young children. The storyline is basically about how a child can avoid going to bed when it’s time. It has a happy ending as the child does eventually go to bed. In the meantime, she is very imaginative […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue
Written and illustrated by Ashley Spires What a funny, wonderful story about a girl and her dog. The girl has an idea of something that she wants to create. She has a helper (her dog), she gathers things, she puts things together, but each time it’s just not right. The girl doesn’t give up, though. […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Early Adolescence (12-15), Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Mixed Ages, Tomorrow's Child, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue
Written by Anita B. Adhikary Illustrated by Blythe Russo This book is an interesting alphabet book full of empowering words for boys and girls but is focused on girls —young and old, culturally diverse, interacting with each other and with men and boys, able-bodied and differently abled. It pictures girls in situations from friendship to […]
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