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Peacefulness Education and Advocacy
by: Susie Rogers Hampton Cove Primary Resource found at: http://www.blog.montessoriforeveryone.com/promoting-peace.html As we come to a time of feasting, family, and giving thanks, we place peace at the forefront of our minds. Holidays are an easy time to promote peace; generosity, goodwill, and community tend to be hallmarks of the holiday season. However, peace not only permeates… Continue Reading » -
Practical Life in the Toddler Years
Practical life is the heart of any Montessori Toddler Classroom and plays a major role in the development of children for years to come. Practical life offers several major benefits to the child: the acquisition of a practical skill, the development of focused attention, and preparation for writing and reading. The acquisition of a practical… Continue Reading » -
What is Practical Life and why is my child spooning, pouring and washing windows at school?
With so many new children and families entering Primary II this year, Monica and I realized that it would be beneficial for us to address the incredibly important area of the classroom known as Practical Life. Perhaps your child has come home and told you she did pouring work, polishing work or even arranged flowers. Maybe… Continue Reading » -
October Blog – Toddler 2
New life brings us hope and joy. As parents we have so many dreams for the new addition to our family. Dr. Maria Montessori has talked about the newborn child and how a newborn should be treated by the adult to facilitate her psychic and physical development. Following are the suggestions taken from Secret of… Continue Reading » -
Unplug and Get Out!
By: Bethany Hill Upper Elementary Teacher Pause, sit down, and think about your childhood. What comes to mind? Do you think about playing with your friends outside? Riding your bike or building forts for hours? Enjoying board games with your family? Now, compare those images to what life is like today. What differences do… Continue Reading »
