If, like many American students, your child is transitioning from the “school year,” to “summer vacation,” you may be surprised when it’s…
Summer in Elementary
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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…
Teacher Talk: Balasana
Some weeks feel heavier than others. Maybe your classrooms have been a little unruly, preparing for the end of the school year. Maybe the…
Modeling Gratitude in the Third Plane: 12-18
If you believe what you see on TV, you might think that adolescents are selfish, narcissistic, and judgmental of adults, their siblings,…
Modeling Gratitude in the Second Plane: 6-12
By the time your child is in the Second Plane of Development, so many qualities of their personalities have emerged and focused. You know…
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: Rest
We carry a lot of roles as teachers, many based on the expectations we have of what we’ll be to others: the giving nature, the…
Visiting for Special Events
It’s that time of year, when classrooms or entire school communities come together to celebrate the accomplishments of the year. You may…