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...]
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...]
Making the Adjustment to Preschool
When children first enter the school environment, there is much needed adjustment time in order for them to make a healthy transition. As new children they are coming into a building unfamiliar to them, they are meeting and getting to know new adults and children, and if they never attended school before, they are … [Read more...]
Independent Toddler: Dressing
IndependenceIndependence is the ability to do things for ourselves and think for ourselves.Your child becomes independent through his own activity. What should you let your child do? By being included in simple daily activities, he begins to understand routines, his role in the family, and his own … [Read more...]
Montessori education prepares children for academic excellence
Getting a child’s education off on the right foot is important. Most experts agree that a child’s early education forms the basis for lifelong learning and sets the tone for their entire academic career. For this reason, the first years of school that children attend is of paramount importance.Placing students … [Read more...]
Country Day For Children Montessori