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...]
Montessori Tides Spring Break “Go” Suggestions
If you haven’t planned spring break yet, there’s no need to worry. We have a variety of places to consider so you and your family can "Go" right here in Jacksonville. Go explore new and old places. Whatever outing you choose to do over spring break, just "Go" for it! Here are some obvious and … [Read more...]
Montessori Tides: Dough Recipe
Peppermint Scented Play Dough Peppermint scented play dough with glitter is a wonderful sensorial activity children can enjoy throughout the holiday season as well as a thoughtful gift a child can make for friends and family. Here's what you'll need: 2 cups flour 1 cup salt 2 tablespoons … [Read more...]
What is Montessori Education?
Montessori education is a living, concrete form of education that at its core, is the belief that: The world of knowledge is limitless for a child – they need only the ability to access it. Their mode of access is through the senses – concrete learning or experiential learning which allows them … [Read more...]
Montessori Autumn Activity
It must be autumn. There’s a chill in the air, and the leaves are changing color. The wonder of nature calls to both adults and children, and children have an innate drive to learn from their natural world. To celebrate that wonder, we have fun and simple activities to make available to your … [Read more...]
Selecting Quality Preschools Books
As regular participants of the Scholastic Literacy Enrichment Program, we highly recommend many of the book selections provided in the catalogs and book fairs. To help you narrow your choice of books so you can make the best selections for your child, Lead Primary teachers provide a few … [Read more...]
9 Ways to Initiate a Supportive Home Environment for Preschoolers
The importance of the formative first six years of life is mere common knowledge. During this time the child becomes a member of his/her particular culture and family group, absorbing language, attitudes, manners, values, of those adults, which the child comes in contact with everyday. I would … [Read more...]
Prepare a Child’s Lunch Montessori Style
There's something different about lunch in a Montessori classroom... Preparing, serving, and cleaning up are all on the menu! What could be more meaningful to a young child's developing independence than mastering the skills required to meet a fundamental human need? “The essence of … [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...]
A Spoon Full Of…
The toddler years at Montessori Tides School are for exploring; seeing; touching; hearing; establishing trust; developing language skills; and taking the first steps toward independence. For more than 25 years, our observation-based toddler program has been a learning environment that responds to … [Read more...]
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