Visiting the Elementary Classroom
So, maybe by now you know that observing in your child's classroom is going to be its own special adventure. You'll see some things that...
Visiting the Early Childhood Classroom
The first question most parents ask when they visit their child's Early Childhood Montessori classroom? "Why don't they do this at home?"...
Visiting the Infant - Toddler Classroom
It's a time of transitions for many Montessori schools here in the US, when children are saying goodbye to familiar environments and...
Modeling Gratitude in the First Plane: 3-6
Montessori's Grace and Courtesy lessons are a beautiful component of our Early Childhood environments, offering engaging, playful ways...
Modeling Gratitude in the First Plane: 0-3
It's a good time of year to take stock of the people who have helped your child to get this far: the teachers and classroom assistants,...
Teacher Talk: Summer Restoration
Does this sound familiar? Your summer break is starting, and you've decided that this is the year you're going to engage in some...
Summer for Middle Schoolers
By the time your child is in Middle School, you may think their days of summer camps are waning. They're probably mature enough to stay...
Summer in Elementary
If, like many American students, your child is transitioning from the "school year," to "summer vacation," you may be surprised when it's...
Preparing for Summer in Early Childhood
By the time your child is in Early Childhood, they likely have a better ability to discern between different kinds of days: school days,...
Summer with your Infant/Toddler
While many Montessori programs offer summer care, most American schools are shifting gears at this time of year, moving from a more...