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An Exploration of Montessori Materials
The following post is by Jessica Stellato, Lower Elementary Lead in the Galaxy Room at MASS. This month, Jessica will profile various Montessori classroom materials, beginning with an overview of the qualities all Montessori materials share, and providing a detailed…
Recognizing Developmental Milestones
No one knows a child better than his parent. How your child behaves and the manner in which he communicates offer important information regarding your child’s development. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends develomental screenings at 9, 18, 24 and/or…
Enjoying the Moment
In this first full week back to school and back to routine, many of us may have already begun to fall into a pattern of rushing our children along to stay on time. This article, from Hands Free Mama via…
What Are the Five Great Lessons?
“Let us give the child a vision of the whole universe…for all things are part of the universe, and are connected with each other to form one whole unity.” – Maria Montessori, To Educate the Human Potential Maria Montessori strongly…
What Is Education For?
Montessori parents and friends Vina Kay (a racial justice activist, writer, and filmmaker) and Jan Selby (an Emmy award-winning documentary producer and director), explore this question in their documentary, Building the Pink Tower. From her own children’s Montessori experiences, Kay…
The Big Day is almost here!
After a great orientation night, the first day of school is just around the corner! Our last post shared a source full of tips for the days leading up to the big day; today, we want to focus on having…
Preparing for a New School Year
As summer draws to a close, it can be difficult for parents to know how to go about re-establishing or creating new routines for the coming school year. Debbie Vale, a Montessori guide and author of the blog Help From…
Montessori for the Elderly
Montessori is not just for the young ones we have in our care; Montessori is a way of life that can benefit us all at each stage of our lives. Now, many communities that care for the elderly are adapting…
Feeding Your Preschooler: What’s a Normal Daily Menu?
“My child isn’t eating,” is a common statement from parents of three-year-olds. At the end of a school day, parents are often surprised that the lunch they so lovingly prepared is barely touched. When teachers are asked, they often say…