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Why Montessori Elementary?
I have been working in Montessori schools for more than 30 years. Each year, in the fall, I engage in conversations with parents about the fact that a Montessori education does not stop after primary or the kindergarten year. “Education for Life” was used regularly in Maria Montessori’s writings and teachings about school. Specifically, her wise words were “if education is…
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Education, As it Should Be
Education, to me, spans farther than the traditional view of education taking place in a classroom setting that is designed for children. Daniel Siegel is a neuroscientist who writes about the important work of our minds, which, by the way, are separate from our brains. In reading his work, I have learned that some people have…
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The Montessori Way
Preparing learning environments that foster problem solving is inherently going to offer opportunities for building emotional intelligence as infants and children, in context, will be exploring, talking, sharing, and considering many perspectives. Helping children obtain self-awareness and confidence is helping them develop introspection. This introspection prompts them to interact with the world while upholding a sense of enthusiasm…