Many parents today have concerns about the level of education their children are receiving. There is much competition between schools to uphold high educational standards, with schools, teachers, and students being held accountable. Student test scores are being published in local papers, and schools are pitted against each other as to which one holds the … Measuring Student Achievement in the Montessori Classroom: Grading
“I have a dream today . . . that one day . . . little black boys and little black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and little white girls as sisters and brothers. . . “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live … Montessori Peace Education: Martin Luther King Jr. History and Activity
Throughout time, the word “peacemaker” has been used to describe someone who creates peace by ending conflict. Though, for as long as humans have been on the earth, warfare has been part of our lives. In fact, up until the mid-19th century, warfare was considered by many to be a noble activity. Henri Dunant challenged … Montessori Peace Education: Peacemakers of the World
Developing and building a strong sense of community within your Montessori school is essential to the success of the school. This can be accomplished by having school events that include teachers, students and parents. For every Montessori teacher there are 20-40 parents. In my classroom alone, I have over 60 parents! As over 55% of … Promoting Parent Involvement in Your Montessori Community
In 2007, The American Montessori Society researched how families found out about their Montessori School. AMS also gathered statistics as to what was most helpful when making the decision to enroll their children in a Montessori school. The overwhelming majority stated that the most useful information was touring the school and speaking with the … The Importance of Educating the Montessori Parent
When searching for the right Montessori school in which to teach, many of the same considerations should be taken as if you were a parent searching for the right school for your child. Before you apply to a school, do as much research as you can. Many schools have websites where you can get a … Choosing the Right Montessori School as a Teacher
So, you’ve decided to research Montessori education as a possibility for your child. You’ve attended parent information sessions, open houses, met with the director of admissions, had a tour of the Montessori school, observed in a Montessori classroom, spoken with other parents. It’s looking pretty favorable, but there’s one more step. Before deciding if Montessori is right for your … Being a Montessori Parent: A Family Decision
In a previous blog, A Parent’s Guide to Choosing the Right Montessori School, I discussed what to look for in a Montessori school. For this article, I’d like to talk about the importance of and the best way to observe in a Montessori Classroom. Spending time observing in a Montessori classroom provides you with an … A Parent's Guide to Observing in a Montessori Classroom
Early registration and planning ahead is not unique to my Montessori school. It happens every year at every Montessori school around the world. Parents want the best education for their children and will do just about everything possible to obtain it for them. You are fortunate if you live in an area that has several … A Parent's Guide to Choosing the Right Montessori School
“If help and salvation are to come, they can only come from the children, for the children are the makers of men.”– Maria Montessori We call them “Montessori moments” – those moments that are so golden and precious that they are indelibly etched into our hearts forever. I’d like to take full credit for what … Montessori Moments: Unselfish Giving and Holiday Spirit
