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...]
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...]
Toddler Suggestion On How You Can Help At Home This Summer
The last few weeks were filled with a theme of dinosaurs (to scrub and to play with in a bed of tall wheat grass), lizards (to name and match), birds (to name and match), and frogs. Next week will be more about turtles and snakes, and this is how we'll close the school-year. It has been a … [Read more...]
Montessori Tropical Summer Smoothie Recipe
Children as young as toddlers have a strong desire and drive to participate in family life. Preparing food, baking, serving, and cleaning up are all gratifying activities that directly support your child’s natural development as well as your family well-being. "Confidence, competence, and … [Read more...]
Introducing MTS GO EXPLORE JAX ADVENTURES, For The Explorer In All Of Us
As parents we know that finding the right places to go, disconnect, and explore as a family is important to do. But it's not always an idea that seems desirable at first thought. After all, between packing the car, traveling to your desired destination, and unloading, it doesn’t take long before our … [Read more...]
Intro to Parent Education Night: Positive Discipline
Toddler and Primary parents, join us Thursday night for "Positive Discipline" at our last Parent Education Night of the school year. Kathy Graham, Founder and Director of Montessori Tides School will be our topic presentor. What can you expect to happen?! You will learn how to establish ground … [Read more...]
BLFN Children’s Garden: First Spring Planting in 2014
Montessori Tides School is a proud promoter of the Children’s Garden workshops at Jarboe Park in Neptune Beach. The events are free and open to all ages. Peggy Nolan and Kelly Johnson are stewards of the garden. They have a rich history in gardening and in Montessori education, including at … [Read more...]
More Ways Than One to Play Along Sandy Shores
MTS has officially kicked off spring break. While some families head out of town on vacation, others prefer a nice and relaxing staycation right here in the Jacksonville area. If you want to get out of the house but not "go" too far, here are a few ways you and your child can explore and play along … [Read more...]
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