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...]
Ready, Set, Play… May 18th is National Kids to Parks Day
National Kids to Parks Day Saturday, May 18th Montessori Tides School is joining forces with teachers, families, cities, towns, and parks to help promote this year’s National Kids to Parks Day, a nation-wide day of outdoor play organized by National Park Trust. This year's Kids to Park Day will … [Read more...]
The Importance of Nature and the Development of the Child
Dr. Montessori's understanding of the importance of the child's connection with nature, and its effect on healthy human development, has been validated through recent research. In his book, "The Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder," journalist Richard Louv notes … [Read more...]
Dressing Toddlers for Success
Ms. DeAnne provides in the video below practical reasoning behind dressing a toddler for a successful school day. She also suggest the adult can control choice when we organize all appropriate school clothing apart from other clothing. Thus, beginning to teach the child how to dress appropriate for … [Read more...]
Upper Elementary: Practicing Mindfullness
Ms. Stephanie along with several other teachers from MTS went to a workshop at the AMS conference titled, Mindfulness: From Childhood to Adolescence. During this workshop, keynote speakers discussed the use of mindfulness and meditation exercises to INCREASE social behavior, self-esteem, and … [Read more...]
10 Keys to Successful Parenting
©Kathryn Kvols 2008 It is important to discipline in a way that teaches responsibility by motivating our children internally, to build their self-esteem and help them feel loved. The following ten keys use methods that have been proven to provide children with a sense of well-being and … [Read more...]
Planning Your Family Vacation: Traveling with Kids
With summer vacation right around the corner, NOW is the perfect time to start planning your family vacation. For most, taking a trip with young children may not sound too relaxing and pleasurable at first thought. In retrospect traveling with children may present some very real challenges. So … [Read more...]
Baking with Toddlers
Baking is a favorite activity among our toddler classrooms. Every Wednesday our toddler teachers prepare the environment, direct the process, act as a guide and offer sensorial exercises in order to facilitate baking. Thus, allowing the children to work and to help themselves. Children naturally … [Read more...]
Montessori Elementary Lesson: Conflict Resolution
Elementary children who have been nurtured in the Primary classroom have an obvious and similar background with the other children in the elementary classroom of being treated with respect and honor, and have developed into confident and competent learners from the aid and support of the Primary … [Read more...]
Early Years Newsletter-Winter Science Mysteries
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