Welcome Montessori educators, administrators, parents and grandparents. Do you have some favorite children’s books that you would like to share with your Montessori community? North American Montessori Center is encouraging you to write a comment and add your favorites to our Reading Lists. This is a great way to share helpful information and give us … Montessori Upper Elementary Community Reading Lists (ages 9-12)
Welcome Montessori educators, administrators, parents and grandparents. Do you have some favorite children’s books that you would like to share with your Montessori community? North American Montessori Center is encouraging you to write a comment and add your favorites to our Reading Lists. This is a great way to share helpful information and give us … Montessori Lower Elementary Community Reading Lists (ages 6-9)
Welcome Montessori educators, administrators, parents and grandparents. Do you have some favorite children’s books that you would like to share with your Montessori community? North American Montessori Center is encouraging you to write a comment and add your favorites to our Montessori Community Reading Lists. This is a great way to share helpful information and … Montessori Infant Toddler Community Reading Lists (ages 0-3)
Welcome Montessori educators, administrators, parents and grandparents. Do you have some favorite children’s books that you would like to share with your Montessori community? North American Montessori Center is encouraging you to write a comment and add your favorites to our Reading Lists. This is a great way to share helpful information and give us … Montessori Preschool Community Reading Lists (ages 3-6)
Montessori Perspectives on Mindfulness – Part 3 of 3 Another term that goes along with Montessori’s idea of normalization and the current idea of executive function is that of ‘mindfulness.’ Psychology Today states that “Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the present. When you are mindful, you observe your thoughts and feelings … What Is Mindfulness? Montessori Perspectives
Montessori Perspectives on Executive Function – Part 2 of 3 There appears to be a lot of talk about ‘executive function’ in children these days. In fact, Adele Diamond and Kathleen Lee have said that the executive functions of a child are better predictors at school readiness and success than IQ (Diamond and Lee). So, … What is Executive Function? Montessori Perspectives
My mom is special because she is fun. She always has my back. She’s also very helpful and she will love me forever. She is so nice and kind and don’t forget smart. Her style is very cool. I also love her too, but she loves me more. She is also my world, my beautiful … My Mom is So Special Because: A Note From A Montessori Student
The Golden Week in Japan provides a special opportunity for geography and cultural activities in the Montessori classroom. Opportunities for service and philanthropy among your students also exist around themes associated with these cultural celebrations. Japan’s Golden Week includes four national holidays and two weekends. It becomes a very busy time in Japan when Showa … The Golden Week in Japan: Study and Service in the Montessori Classroom
Earth Day is being celebrated this year on Sunday, April 22. It’s estimated that over 1 billion people around the world will be celebrating this global day of environmental awareness. If it were up to Montessori teachers and children, every day would be Earth Day! Montessori’s vision of Cosmic Education was for children to understand … Every Day is Earth Day – Montessori Values and Cosmic Education
Since the launch of Sputnik in 1957, the US has been calling for an increase in scientific and mathematical education. There is currently a movement underway to train 100,000 STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) teachers. Across the country there are new standards for STEM subjects, with educators being charged to be creative and engaging … STEM Educational Initiatives and The Montessori Method
