by Letty Rising If you’ve been teaching in a classroom for any length of time, you will know that even the best laid plans sometimes yield cringeworthy results. In Montessori training, we see our teacher trainers modeling how to present these interesting and fascinating lessons that are chock full of new information that theoretically […]
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Montessori Assistant Online Course for 0-3 and 3-6
Exciting news! The Montessori Assistant Toolkit online courses are 25% off now through January 13th! You can choose between one specifically geared for ages 0-3 or 3-6. (Sorry, there isn’t one specially for elementary… yet!) The Montessori Assistant Toolkit consists of a series of 7 modules designed to help support professionals working in a Montessori setting to […]
Time for a Reset! Revisiting Systems, Routines, and Agreements
by Letty Rising When coming back from a long school break, it is often the case that any progress that has been made to normalize has gone out the window. It might in fact be the case that a part or all of the classroom community has regressed. Students were finally at the point […]
2021: Year in Review
Well here we are, at the end of another year. Are you ready to take stock of this year and step into the new one? Are you feeling optimistic about what lies ahead… or not so much? If you’re feeling overwhelmed, it might be a good idea to pause and reflect on the past 12 […]
We’re Hiring
As we head into 2022, I am excited to share that we have some great projects in the works and we are looking for someone to help us bring them to fruition! If you have Montessori training and are looking for remote part-time contract work, please consider applying! Your role will be to support […]
Musically Montessori
If you’ve ever been intimidated by the thought of teaching music or felt that your music curriculum needed a boost, and you need more guidance than reading an article or two, then I have the perfect online course for you: Musically Montessori. There is a lot I can do, but the thought of teaching music […]
Triangle Montessori Schools Association Symposium – Call for Presenters
The Triangle Montessori Schools Association has announced the date for their 2022 Symposium! I’m excited to spread the word about this event and share their call for presenters. If you are a Montessori professional with expertise to share, take a look! TEACHING IN EXTRAORDINARY TIMES Saturday, February 26, 2022 Virtual Symposium Call for Presenters We […]
Building Number Sense
We finally have a math course on Trillium! I’m so pleased to share that Tammy Oesting has created a new workshop specially for those in-between early childhood years before children are ready to begin working with the Montessori math materials. If you’re a toddler or primary teacher (or parent!) this is for you! What I […]
Rebuilding the Elementary Environment During Late Stage Pandemic Times
by Letty Rising The Hope At the time of this writing, it is the Fall of 2021, and the hope has been that THIS is the year when we collectively bounce back from the worldwide Covid 19 pandemic. Children will be returning to school, reuniting with old friends, and will have the opportunity to […]
Diversity and Inclusion Resources
The Fall 2021 issue of the Montessori Life magazine, published by the American Montessori Society, has a number of great articles to support and inspire schools and teachers in creating more inclusive environments for children. Pg 12 Students Rise Up for Social Justice Pg 14 Five Questions for Trisha Moquino Pg 24 A Conversation […]