High-Tech Service Learning
At Wellan Montessori School in Newton, MA, Upper Elementary Year 6 students are engaged in service learning projects with high-tech...
Preparing the Child through Practical Life
"Practical Life is the area of the classroom in which children get to fulfill their developmental and psychological needs by practicing...
Testing the Waters: Navigating Friendships in Elementary
It is no surprise to anyone that elementary-aged children are social beings. Up until this point in their lives, they have only...
Samantha Foley, Beginners Teacher
Feb 15, 2019
Tips for Traveling with Toddlers
February vacation is upon us—a perfect opportunity for a family trip! But once travel plans involve making it through TSA, bringing a...
Neus Carmona, Beginners Teacher
Nov 28, 2018
Tot Chef: Helping Your Toddler Succeed in the Kitchen
“It is surprising to notice that even from the earliest age, man finds the greatest satisfaction in feeling independent. The exalting...
The 3rd Grade Internship Experience
“My personality types are enterprising, artistic, and social; one of my top three skills is making scrambled eggs; and I bet Mr. Steve...
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,...
Neus Carmona, Beginners Teacher
Apr 9, 2018
Confident Toddler, Clean Home: A Guide for “First Chores”
“No one can be free unless he is independent: therefore, the first, active manifestations of the child’s individual liberty must be so...
Becky Alukonis, Beginners Division Leader
Nov 15, 2017
Toddlers Strengthen Skills by Setting the Table
Young children have a natural internal motivation to be involved in a wide range of household tasks. They enjoy emulating the activities...
Katie Hamill, Primary Division Leader
Nov 13, 2017
Practical Life Prepares the Hand for Writing
Upon entering a Primary Montessori classroom for the first time, children are drawn to the Practical Life area immediately. Children...
