Arrested Development: A Vision Shatters in War-torn Ukraine
JFK, 1993: A slight woman with a long maroon coat descends a bustling stairway in an airport terminal. As she walks down the hall, the...
Black History Education: Helpful Resources to Continue Important Conversations at Home
Black History is a crucial part of American History. By Kindergarten, most students know who Martin Luther King Jr. is, and that he was a...
Ashley McLean, Primary Teacher
Feb 28, 2020
Never Too Much Mindfulness
It’s been a few years now since I presented at the Montessori Schools of Massachusetts Conference about using labyrinths as a tool for...
Justine Brooks, Upper Elementary Teacher
Mar 1, 2019
Montessori Students Learn about Peace, Unity, and Identity through Cosmic Education
The stars, earth, stones, life of all kinds form a whole in relation with each other, and so close is this relation that we cannot...
Rosie Allen, Primary Teacher
Jan 18, 2019
Encourage Young Children to Listen With 4 Teacher-Approved Tips
Parents often remark that Wellan teachers have a magical power for getting children to listen. There may be some “magic” that comes with...
Ashley McLean, Primary Teacher
Jun 1, 2018
Grace and Courtesy in Primary Classrooms (and Beyond!)
An example of Grace and Courtesy: children learn how to interrupt politely when a teacher is working with another child—by quietly...
Lisa Levine
May 25, 2018
Building Skills for Peace: Social-Emotional Learning in Lower Elementary
Lower Elementary (ages 6-9) is a time when children enter what Maria Montessori called the Second Plane of Development. During this time,...
An Open Letter on Behalf of Independent Schools of New England
The following open letter was featured in the Sunday, March 11, 2018 edition of The Boston Globe. Beth Black, Head of School, signed this...
Samantha Foley, Beginners Teacher
Mar 12, 2018
Talking with Toddlers: The Power of Positive Language
“No.” “Stop it.” “Don’t touch that!” As a parent, you might find yourself using these words and phrases when your child begins to make...
Krissy Canastar, Diversity Coordinator
Nov 27, 2017
The December Dilemma: Fostering an Inclusive Classroom During the Holidays
“Peace comes from being able to contribute the best that we have, and all that we are, toward creating a world that supports everyone....
