Tim Deegan, Chief Meteorologist for First Coast News, star struck our lower and upper elementary students with a visit to Room 3 on October 30th, 2013. Tim is well known here for his involvement with our school as a former Montessori Tides parent and for his interest in teaching our students … [Read more...]
Welcome Danielle Trujillo, Upper Elementary Teacher
Danielle Trujillo, Lead Directress Ms. Danielle is our newest teacher, joining our school community in September 2013. She brings a rich family and community heritage to our classroom, having been inspired by her grandmother to become a teacher. Ms. Danielle has taken her grandmother’s passion to … [Read more...]
The Purpose of the Cosmic Curriculum in the Elementary Classroom
The Five Great Lessons The Cosmic Curriculum serves many purposes for the elementary child. Dr. Montessori designed the elementary curriculum, as she did with each level of education, to serve each child’s developmental stage of growth. There are many psychological changes taking place in the … [Read more...]
Community Children’s Garden
Word about the Children’s Garden at Jarboe Park is spreading, much like the mint sprawling through the garden. Attendance has approached 30 participants at some of the free Saturday events geared toward helping children – and their caregivers – connect with nature and the foods we eat. Kelly … [Read more...]
Read for Pleasure
Reading for pleasure seems to be fading from the lives of many people today. I can remember when adults would read for the simple joy of reading. Adults would find time to read a book at the pool, beach, or park. Visit one of these natural attractions today, and it won’t take long to realize this … [Read more...]
Children at Montessori Schools Are Better Educated
A controversial schooling method that focuses on personal development rather than exams produces more mature, creative and socially adept children, scientists have revealed. Psychologists in the US found that across a range of abilities, children at Montessori schools out-performed those given a … [Read more...]
Montessori Is More Than A Method
Montessori is both a philosophy and a method of education. It is not enough to describe it as a method alone. Without the philosophy to inform those methods, one would simply have a collection of lessons plans and techniques. It is the Montessori philosophy that calls us to study the child and the … [Read more...]
Summer Reading Suggestions
Language Development and Books Current research in early childhood development continues to validate the importance and influence of quality, age-appropriate books for young children. The significant positive impact that it has on language development is especially apparent with early reading … [Read more...]
Montessori Bridge Ceremony
Graduations are a special part of the Montessori Tides School experience, and the teachers recognize the growth and personal achievements of their students in a meaningful and heartfelt way. Montessori Tides held a bridging ceremony Wednesday, May 22, to celebrate Lower Elementary students who … [Read more...]
Montessori Sixth Year Graduation
As we celebrated the Upper Elementary graduation Wednesday, May 22, 2013, we honored Olivia Flack and her family, who have been a part of the MTS family for 14 years. Olivia Flack enrolled in Montessori Tides in 2003, following her older sister. Olivia’s warm and gentle spirit has left a … [Read more...]
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