My son began high school a few weeks ago, and like many parents of freshmen, I worried about harassment and bullying from other students. Luckily, it seems that my son has not encountered any of the initiation rites that seemed so rampant when I was in high school. Instead, he gets his own personal laptop … Lessons in Montessori Grace and Courtesy: What is Cyber Bullying?
This year long series looks at the experiences of teachers, parents, students, and Montessori education itself, as we follow a student through his first year at a Montessori Preschool. The Montessori Insights and Reflections of a Preschool Student’s First Year is a collection of useful stories, tips, and information that has arisen from one real … The Montessori Prepared Environment: Subject Areas and Classroom Design
This year long series looks at the experiences of teachers, parents, students, and Montessori education itself, as we follow a student through his first year at a Montessori Preschool. The Montessori Insights and Reflections of a Preschool Student’s First Year is a collection of useful stories, tips, and information that has arisen from one real … The Montessori Stages of Play: Students Meeting New Friends
This year long series looks at the experiences of teachers, parents, students, and Montessori education itself, as we follow a student through his first year at a Montessori Preschool. The Montessori Insights and Reflections of a Preschool Student’s First Year is a collection of useful stories, tips, and information that has arisen from one real … Meeting a New Montessori Teacher: Helping Students Feel Comfortable
This year long series looks at the experiences of teachers, parents, students, and Montessori education itself, as we follow a student through his first year at a Montessori Preschool. The Montessori Insights and Reflections of a Preschool Student’s First Year is a collection of useful stories, tips, and information that has arisen from one real … Developing and Presenting Montessori Activities Around Student Interests
This year long series looks at the experiences of teachers, parents, students, and Montessori education itself, as we follow a student through his first year at a Montessori Preschool. The Montessori Insights and Reflections of a Preschool Student’s First Year is a collection of useful stories, tips, and information that has arisen from one real … Jordan's Montessori Preschool Experience with Separation Anxiety: Insights & Reflections
The first few weeks of Montessori preschool are always a time of adjustment and many students (and parents) feel a sense of separation anxiety, which is perfectly normal. Separation anxiety is often caused by fear of the unknown when it comes to a new situation; it can relate to something that is happening at home, … Separation Anxiety and the New Montessori Preschool Student: Tips for Parents and Teachers
This year long series looks at the experiences of teachers, parents, students, and Montessori education itself, as we follow a student through his first year at a Montessori Preschool. The Montessori Insights and Reflections of a Preschool Student’s First Year is a collection of useful stories, tips, and information that has arisen from one real … The First Day of Montessori Preschool – Apprehension and Adjustment
Circle Time on the First Day – Establishing Routines Part 2 This is the second of a two-part series on Circle Time on the first day of the school year. Part 1 is about greeting and getting acquainted on the first day. Orientation to Open and Closed Shelves I might then explain to the … Montessori Circle Time Routines for the First Day: Shelves, Mats, Tables and Work
Circle Time on the First Day – Establishing Routines Part 1 The first day of school is about establishing routines in the Montessori preschool classroom and we all know that preschoolers love routines! Preschoolers thrive on understanding how their day will unfold and predicting what will happen throughout the day. The first week of school … Montessori Circle Time Routines for the First Day: Welcome Songs
