Austin Matte, Beginners Bridge Teacher
Mar 8, 2022
Turning Nothing into Something: The Little Interactions Matter
Austin Matte, one of our Beginner Bridge teachers, originally wrote this blog post for the Upstone Montessori School blog — a school...
Samantha Foley, Beginners Teacher
Jan 30, 2020
Instilling Empathy in Toddlers
Observe a moment in one of our classrooms. As one student identifies that another student might need help, he looks at his teacher. When...
Lauren Hawkes, Beginners Bridge Teacher
Dec 18, 2019
The Bridge Experience
What is Bridge? Montessori philosophy is all about following the child’s needs—and close observation of students revealed an opportunity...
Elyse Kalins, Beginners Teacher
May 10, 2019
Health and Wellness Lessons in the Beginners Bathroom
Recently all faculty and staff attended a professional development session with certified human sexuality educator of 30 years, Deborah...
Becky Alukonis, Beginners Division Leader
Mar 21, 2019
The Power of Choice in Childhood
Childhood is often portrayed as an idyllic time filled with carefree days and little to no worries, stress, or responsibilities. However,...
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...
Becky Alukonis, Beginners Division Leader
Oct 12, 2018
6 Fun Halloween Songs and Rhymes for Young Children
Beginner classrooms are looking forward to our annual Halloween celebration. Students and teachers (and hopefully some parents!) will...
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...
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...
