Category: Latest Posts
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The Purpose of Praise
Research shows that telling children, “good job”, is ineffective. Furthermore, it creates the opposite of our intention, which is to boost self esteem. Let that settle. How many times a day do you either say this to your child, or hear it being said to one? On playgrounds, sports fields, in classrooms and living rooms,… Continue Reading » -
Music with Ms. Kathy
All our music classes are up and running, toddlers through third graders, and are off to a good start! Toddlers are keeping a steady beat, learning how to work with sticks, and moving to music. You can reinforce that sense of steady beat by patting and rocking and bouncing them to music. Preprimary Students are… Continue Reading » -
Function Over Fashion
Function over Fashion: How to Take the Stress Out of Getting a Toddler Dressed After 10 + years on the teacher side of life, I always wondered why parents would send their children in crazy outfits. Sometimes the children would come to class a tutu over their sweat pants, or shorts that were two sizes… Continue Reading » -
We Asked…You Answered.
Every year since 2012 we ask parents to share their opinions of our program. We are grateful to all who answered. MSH is a unique program in that the parents “own” the school. As enrolled families you make up the Montessori Society of Huntsville, you elect board members who oversee the policies and finances of… Continue Reading » -
Journey Time
The Journey All Parents Should Take We all want what is best for our children. We work hard to prepare them for a successful future by providing the best education possible. The environment we inhabit is dynamic, and learning to learn is the most valuable skill we can give our kids to ensure their… Continue Reading »
