Part 1 of this article offered some ideas for establishing and maintaining effective parent communication throughout the school year. As promised, here is a sample of a regular newsletter that we use – our parents really enjoy reviewing these together with their children, and it provides the opportunity to reflect and appreciate all the learning opportunities and progress of our young Montessori students.
A Guide to Parent Communication for Montessori Teachers
As a teacher, I can’t stress the importance of establishing an open line of communication with each parent enough. Taking the time to commu...
Teaching Civics in the Montessori Classroom
If a person were to grow up with a healthy soul, enjoying the full development of a strong character and a clear intellect, they could not e...
Exploring South America: Curriculum Activities for Montessori Preschool Classrooms
One of my favorite aspects of teaching in a Montessori environment is being able to celebrate diversity, and instilling in my students an ...
World Events in the Montessori Classroom: Alleviate Fear and Anxiety by Empowering Students
... we see that a child has a natural tendency to adapt himself to the other human beings who surround him in a striking way. In this tende...
Montessori Preschool Cultural and Geography Studies: The Continents
We shall walk together on this path of life, for all things are part of the universe, and are part of the universe, and are connected with e...
Montessori Students and Sensitive Periods: Working at the Child's Pace
I have a very amusing story to share, and I must admit it is the result of me not following a child’s lead. I have a wonderful, spirited l...
Montessori Students and Sensitive Periods: Follow the Child
I have such respect and admiration for Maria Montessori and all that she accomplished during her lifetime. The impact that she has had on e...
Montessori Cultural Celebrations and Activities – St. Patrick’s Day, March 17
March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, and many people around the world enjoy this cultural celebration that originated in Ireland, whether or not...
New Students Joining the Montessori Community Later in the Year — The Friendship Salad
Montessori is an attitude, not just a technique, and one must have great love for and understanding of each individual child. Montessori is ...
New Students Joining the Montessori Community Later in the School Year — Welcoming and Observing
Back in January, I was discussing with my Montessori assistant how lovely it is to see all of the children working in a normalized manner a...
Introducing the Montessori Movable Alphabet to the Preschool Student
I was so excited to be able to introduce Jordan to the Movable Alphabet, because he has wanted to for so long and it is wonderful to see th...
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