As Montessori educators we know the positive impact that experiencing nature, learning to be good stewards of our Earth, and maintaining a school garden can have on our students. The influence is far reaching and can last a lifetime. But for many of us that is easier said than done! The lack of gardening know-how […]
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Positive Discipline in the Montessori Classroom [Save 25%]
The Positive Discipline in the Montessori Classroom course is on sale! Now through February 2nd you can get it for 25% off! Learn More Here Have you ever felt like you give a hundred grace and courtesy lessons a day and your class still isn’t normalized? Have you ever felt you are able […]
Celebrating 10 Years of Trillium!
Happy New Year, Everyone! Wow, it’s 2023! I wrote my first blog post on January 1, 2013. That does not feel like a decade ago! But a lot has happened during that time and I am so grateful to all of you for being part of this journey. Want to take a walk down memory lane with me? This […]
2022: A Look Behind the Scenes
My last newsletter of the year is usually a recap of the milestones of the past 12 months. While we’ve had an eventful year here at Trillium, I’d like to take this time to give you a behind the scenes look at my personal year and thank the people who made it possible. Many of […]
Making Connections with Tammy Oesting
In these uncertain times, evoking awe and wonder in ourselves, in our classrooms, and in our students is so crucial. The Montessori environment is prime for eliciting wonder and amazement in our students. And as the steward of the learning environment, it really falls to the guide to make sure they are preparing and presenting […]
Black Friday – Cyber Monday Sale on Montessori Homeschool by Design Courses
I thought I’d join the Black Friday and Cyber Monday fun and make our two homeschooling courses 50% off! Register now through November 29 to get the special pricing on both Homeschool by Design: The Early Childhood Years [3-6] and Homeschool by Design: The Elementary Years [6-12] If you’ve been thinking about bringing Montessori into […]
Inclusion in the Elementary Environment
LRE, IEP, IDEA, 504, OT, PT…The alphabet soup of educational services lingo is a challenge to navigate for even the most seasoned of experts! Are you an elementary guide, or an administrator supporting an elementary program, who could use some help navigating the world of inclusive education? If so, we invite you to join us […]
Montessori Math Curriculum: A Refresher Course
I think we can all agree, one of the most brilliant aspects of the Montessori method is the math curriculum. The possibilities offered by the Montessori primary math materials are both vast and varied. They provide a deep connection to mathematical concepts, for both the teacher and the child. Laying the foundation of number sense, […]
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! […]
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 […]