It’s finally time to say goodbye to 2020. What a seismic year to live through. I have been so inspired and moved by the courage and determination I have seen in the Montessori community this year. You have rolled with the challenges of overhauling how you work with and educate children, closing schools and losing […]
The Childhood Experience of Life During Pandemic Times
Since the beginning of the pandemic, there have been many articles written by adults about their personal experiences, and the experiences of their families. Educators have written about the toils and challenges of pandemic life from the perspective of teachers and school leaders. Parents have weighed in on the challenges of pulling triple duty as […]
Let’s Get Ready for the Start of School
A Free Ebook by Angie Ma As many of us head back to a school year like no other, our children will likely need some extra reassurance that everything will be fine. This sweet, hand illustrated social story by Angie Ma is just what you need right now. It’s free to use. Simply click the […]
Facing Racial Inequality: A Call for Courage
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 […]