Educating the whole child and honoring the diversity of each individual from
Pre-elementary (age 3) through Grade 8.
Educating the whole child and honoring the diversity of each individual from
Pre-elementary (age 3) through Grade 8.
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Empathy plays an essential part in the development of children, and as a parent, you play an important role in the process. Learn about the development of empathy from early to teenage years. Discover what you can do to help your child develop it and check out the resources for insight and help.
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How can we help and support our children when they hear or become cognizant of tragedies in the news, such as a school shooting? This post provides some resources which may prove helpful in finding the words and language for age-appropriate discussions.
As I tour prospective families through the various levels of Eton School, it has become apparent to me, now more than ever, that Eton School’s eighth-grade graduates represent the culmination of a joyous, purposefully designed journey that starts at age three. Every step of the way, the goal is never simply to get water from one vessel to another or to solve a single math equation.
From the moment a child is born, data is gathered and compared to the norms and standards. When they enter traditional schooling, data gathering continues and is compared to peers in the same grade, in the same school, district, state, or at the national level. What is missing is understanding the child as an individual learner and a complete picture of their educational journey, which Montessori provides.
Like all educational philosophies, Montessori has some unique terms. You may have even heard these terms and wondered what they mean. Wonder no more! Read our blog post on eight common terms used in Montessori classrooms.
Do you have your summer reading list ready? Whether you have it all set up or have not even thought about it yet, we have a few book suggestions to help you dive into diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
How can you help nurture peace in your child? Here are five simple tips to help you start the journey of nurturing peace with your child.
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