“Following the child” is the epitome of Montessori education. As teachers, we observe students to understand and address their learning...

Childhood is often portrayed as an idyllic time filled with carefree days and little to no worries, stress, or responsibilities. However,...

February vacation is upon us—a perfect opportunity for a family trip! But once travel plans involve making it through TSA, bringing a...

Original Photo by JJ Jordan on Unsplash I’m in an Upper Elementary classroom in Illinois. We’re working our way through Romeo and Juliet,...

Parents often remark that Wellan teachers have a magical power for getting children to listen. There may be some “magic” that comes with...

With the holiday season quickly approaching, the pace of life seems to have already increased exponentially! During this time, it is easy...

It is hard to believe that we are coming to the end of another school year! Students, teachers, and parents have shared so many wonderful...

We all have very busy lives. Family commitments, work, kids’ schedules; personally, I can hardly keep up sometimes! With all that we have...

“No one can be free unless he is independent: therefore, the first, active manifestations of the child’s individual liberty must be so...

Just as our students have the opportunity to learn and refine their skills, so too do NMS teachers. We often use time during our monthly...