by Letty Rising Follow the Trillium Montessori Talks podcast Jess Gagne has worked with children of almost all ages in a variety of settings to facilitate holistic growth and the building of a strong and supportive school community. After graduating from the University of Connecticut’s Neag School of Education with her B.S. in Elementary Education […]
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Scientific Exploration in the Elementary Years: An Interview with Zoe Rising
by Letty Rising This is the first of a series of interviews that I will be conducting with people involved in Montessori elementary education. It also happens to be with my daughter, Zoe Rising, who owns Montessori Laboratory, a program that brings Montessori science lessons to life. While we touch on her work […]
Working With What You Have: Tips on Guiding an Under-Resourced Classroom
by Letty Rising Follow the Trillium Montessori Talks podcast The world is rapidly changing all around us. When I think of the Timeline of Humans, and just how long it took for change to take place from the beginning of human life until now, it’s easy to see that the amount of transformation the […]
Hands On Kids Activities Club
The Hands-On Kids Activities Club (HOKA) is open! We are accepting new members through August 25. If you’re new here, you may not be familiar with HOKA. It’s a funny acronym for a great resource! It stands for Hands-On Kids Activities, a monthly membership for busy teachers and we’ll be accepting new members starting next week! […]
Exuding an Air of Confidence…Even if You Aren’t Feeling It!
by Letty Rising Follow the Trillium Montessori Talks podcast Confidence is considered an essential trait that we hope for all children to develop. When we think of a confident child, we can imagine a child who throws up a hand and takes a risk to answer a question they may not have the answer to, […]
Onboarding Montessori Substitutes and Montessori Substitute Orientation
As the new school year rolls around, it’s likely you have many plans in place and are busy preparing for the coming months. So much time and effort goes into creating a positive, reliable, and consistent environment for teachers, staff, and of course, the children in our care. Are you also making plans for staff […]
How to Be a Strong Elementary Guide
by Letty Rising Follow the Trillium Montessori Talks podcast The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” ― William Arthur Ward I came across this quote recently, and it prompted me to think about the variety of methods we use to teach children. Sometimes it’s easy […]
Montessori Classroom Bootcamps for 3-6 and 6-12
Registration for the Classroom Bootcamps is now open! If you’re a lead teacher at either the primary or elementary level, check out what the courses have to offer and please join us! Montessori Classroom Setup Bootcamp (3-6) Registration Open July 20-28 Courses begin Aug 1 By: Seemi Abdullah The Bootcamp is a structured, step-by-step […]
The Elementary Classroom Planning Bootcamp is Right Around the Corner!
by Letty Rising Follow the Trillium Montessori Talks podcast It’s feeling like summertime across much of the northern hemisphere, and while some of you might be in the throes of lazy summer days, sipping iced tea on a lounge chair by the pool, many of you are starting to break into a sweat as […]
Montessori Inclusion
Have you ever heard someone ask, “Is a Montessori education right for every child?” As Montessori educators our hearts collectively scream, yes! And yet, we have each had a student or two who has struggled in our learning environments. We know that all students can succeed in a Montessori classroom with support. But some students […]