"The environment must be rich in motives which lends interest to activity and invites the child to conduct his own experiences." ~ Dr. Maria Montessori … [Read more...]
Working Well Together
3 year olds and VPK students working well together and side-by-side in a cohesive, yet independent, manner. Each learning at their own pace, selecting work that is challenging and fun to enhance their skills. … [Read more...]
Fade and Observe
Originally published on MaitriLearning.com and Tomorrow's Child Magazine."Old Montessorians never die, they just fade and observe." - Author unknownI was observing in a primary classroom the other day when I saw an utterly enthralled 4-year-old boy doing the hand washing work. His hands were in the … [Read more...]
Parent Participation 2016
Thank you to the parents who became the students and the students who taught them!"The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own experiences." Maria Montessori … [Read more...]
Grace and Courtesy Beyond Please and Thank You
By P. Donohue ShortridgeA few weeks ago, I arrived at a hotel to check in, only to find that my room would not be ready for quite some time. There had been a pop concert nearby the night before, a ended mostly by moms and their teenage daughters. Apparently, the moms spent their after-event time at the bar, … [Read more...]
Country Day For Children Montessori