Whether they are furry, scaled or feathered, animals claim a soft spot in the hearts of many Montessori Tides School families. This love crosses over into the classrooms, too. All of our classrooms have animals, and the children take part in their care. Ms. Johanna’s Toddler classroom has a … [Read more...]
Transitions
The end of the school year is quickly approaching, and some students at Montessori Tides School already are preparing for next year. Those students who are moving into a new classroom in the fall are starting their transitions now by spending part of their school days in their future classrooms. … [Read more...]
Pin Punch
Pin punch activities are more than art Much of the work in the Toddler and Primary classrooms is designed to help children to develop their fine motor skills, which involves the coordination of the body’s small muscles and refinement of their hand control. The development of fine motor skills … [Read more...]
Parents get a glimpse of life in Lower Elementary
Lower Elementary parents who attended the first Montessori Tides School Parent Education Night in early September were treated to one of the Great Lessons in Montessori education. Ms. Nancy, lead teacher for Lower Elementary, presented to parents the lesson on the Creation of the Universe. This … [Read more...]
Montessori Homework: The Work of the Home
In our student’s stage of development, we believe that homework should be “the work of the home.” For example, the child has an opportunity to share in the work of the home, such as a daily maintenance of the house, cooking in the kitchen, helping plan family outings, and vacations, etc. For … [Read more...]
Rhythm & Movement in a Montessori Classroom
Remember the fun we used to have as children playing and singing- Ms. Mary Mack Mack Mack All dressed in black, black, black... or Down, down baby, down by the roller coaster... We thought we were just playing. We didn’t know that we were wiring neural pathways in our brain that would … [Read more...]
20 Things To Teach a Child
We believe that every parent is his or her child's first teacher. Have you ever wondered what exactly your child needs to know from you? Here is a list based on a parent education series session "Bringing Montessori Home" last fall. This list was provided to help parents give their children a better … [Read more...]
Recycling Creatively to Make a Global Impact
Keeping our beaches clean is an increasing environmental problem that scientists cannot solve alone. Millions of tons of plastic waste litter the world’s oceans everyday. Fortunately, Gloria and Selena, seniors at Stanton College Prep School in Downtown Jacksonville and founders of The Bottle … [Read more...]
Summertime Reading for Children and Parents
Summertime is a great time to "Go" to your local library. Most libraries will hold special events for families over the summer months - and they are free! Kick up your normal visits a notch by considering Montessori Tides family support book lists. We have two printable book list for children, … [Read more...]
MTS Summer Camp Provides Exposure to the Arts!
Experiences centered around the arts have proven to increase both student academic achievement, as well as social development. When a child is given the opportunity to take part in Montessori Tides School well-crafted PlayArts summer program, where the arts are the focus, "the skill and craft … [Read more...]
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