Dr. Maria Montessori pointed out, “Life is activity at its peak, and it is only through activity that the perfectionments of life can be sought and gained.” Montessori Tides focuses on aiding in the natural developments of both the psychic and physical components of the child. The prepared … [Read more...]
Renaissance Parenting Series
In the video below, Kathy Graham discusses the importance of disconnecting from the many obstacles in our daily life that can be hindering to our children, ourselves, and ultimately our community. Kathy is full of compassion and powerful insight on how to avoid the stumbling blocks of the media, … [Read more...]
The Multi-Age Montessori Tides Classrom
The Montessori Tides classroom, contrary to tradition, is a community in which children of different ages cooperate instead of compete. Just like a family, there are several positions within this community: the youngest child, the middle child, and the oldest child. Unlike in a family, however, the … [Read more...]
Nurturing Leaders
Observing our children at work must be one of the greatest honors bestowed on the teachers and parents of Montessori Tides. Spending time in Mrs. Isabelle’s Primary classroom provided an excellent opportunity to see the classroom come to life with our children embracing Montessori education. To … [Read more...]
The Awakening of the Silent Journey
“Montessori is something you can feel,” said Brad Hatton, Administrator of Montessori Tides School. Our Montessori school is compelled, “to give a feeling of hope for a better world, because of what we are giving to the children, who are becoming our future leaders of tomorrow” (Kathy … [Read more...]
Communication Acceptance: Listening Attentively
Right now in the room where you’re sitting, movies are playing all around you. If you had the right receiver or satellite dish, you could pick them up. Just because you can’t see the waves passing through doesn’t mean they aren’t there. With the right receiver you could watch any number of … [Read more...]
Hugging the Rug
I am sure you have heard “The best way to learn is by experience” or “We need someone with experience!” When a person shares an experience they are sharing a personal encounter that enable the listener the act or process of directly perceiving events as a reality. The attention to detail that the … [Read more...]
Mystery Bag
Children love surprises! The anticipation of “The Mystery Bag” offers children a thrilling learning experience. Montessori Tides consider this a versatile and essential material through the toddler and lower elementary levels. It stimulates and cultivates the student’s intellectual curiosity and has … [Read more...]
USO Holiday Food Drive
Ten years ago, one of our students, Dawson Pickett, started a food drive for the local USO. At that time, Montessori Tides School agreed to participate in that worthy cause. During the following 10 years, Dawson was able to collect enough food supplies to feed over 1,000 families. Dawson is now a … [Read more...]
Young Children and Reading: What Parents Can Do
In this increasing era of too much “screen time” in the home, a serious paradox has surfaced. American Academy of Pediatrics is defining screen time as any time spent in front of the television, DVD, computer, I-Pod or video games. An end result to this overuse is: children are becoming inattentive, … [Read more...]
