Sometimes being an educator takes courage. In order to show up as the guides our children need us to be, we have to find the strength to look at the things about ourselves and our environments that make us uncomfortable. The things that make us question what we’ve always taken for granted. The things that […]
Montessori Teacher-Made Videos for Distance Learning
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Montessori Lessons in Interdependence: Greater Relevance Than Ever
By Margaret Whitley Our elementary children’s imagination is immense. So too is their adaptability and resilience when honored. Today’s unusual pandemic reality calls on adults to be and talk to our children directly, both parents and teacher, balancing any possible fear in our elementary age children with understanding. One place we can turn which could […]
Montessori Distance Learning Framework
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD (no signup needed) Elizabeth Slade, lead Montessori coach at the National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector, has created a simple framework for schools/teachers to use when designing their emergency distance learning programs. This 3-page framework provides guidance for primary (preK-K) and elementary programs. Check the NCMPS website for more […]
Fundraising During a Time of Crisis for Montessori Schools
Presented by the Montessori Foundation and International Montessori Council Fundraising During a Time of Crisis for Montessori Schools A free intensive, practical 4-week short course from the Montessori Foundation Begins April 13, 2020 Dr. Valaida L. Wise, Montessori Educator, Experienced Head of School, Montessori Foundation Senior Consultant Tim Seldin, President, The Montessori Foundation, Chair, IMC, […]
Learning About Germs and Hygiene
Talking to young children about the concept of “germs” can be quite challenging! Preschoolers have a hard time conceptualizing things that they cannot experience through their senses. However, in this era when lives have been turned topsy turvy because of a global pandemic, the conversation about germs is difficult to put off! The Germs […]
Coronavirus Response Resources for Montessori Parents
We will use this page as a repository of organized resources for Montessori families as they come available. Click the thumbnails below to see all the coronavirus school closure resources we have available. We strongly encourage you to join one of the parent support groups we have set up specifically to help parents navigate the […]
Coronavirus Response Resources for Montessori Teachers
We will use this page as a repository of organized resources for school leaders and teachers as they come available. If you want to keep up with general updates, please bookmark this page and the main update page here. Click the thumbnails below to see all the coronavirus school closure resources we have available. […]
COVID-19 Response and Resources for Montessori Schools
Coronavirus Response Resource Pages Please click the thumbnails below to see an organized list of resources. Trillium Montessori Leadership Email Newsletter Montessori Primary (3-6) Email Newsletter Montessori Elementary (6-12) Email Newsletter Updates Do you know of a relevant resources that should be listed here? Please let us know! coronavirus@trilliummontessori.org Repository of useful resources from […]
Spiritual preparation, for reals!
by Karen Federice We talk about connection all the time in the Elementary classroom. Our cosmic curriculum lends itself to the intrinsically interwoven nature of all things. Jennifer Morgan says it beautifully in Mammals Who Morph, “Little by little, land, sea and air began to shape the mammals to come – Trees sculpting hands for […]