The young child has a great need to connect with nature. This is especially apparent by the obvious joy she expresses and the calm demeanor she displays whenever she is involved in outdoor activities that allow her to engage all her senses. A simple walk in the park, listening to the birds sing, … [Read more...]
Great care taken to prepare Primary classroom
The work of the young child is geared toward self-construction. Everything the child does is directed toward achieving independence. “Except when he has regressive tendencies, the child’s nature is to aim directly and energetically at functional independence,” Maria Montessori said. To aid the … [Read more...]
Art in the Primary Classroom
Parents with children in Room 2 may have noticed that their children have been bringing many varied forms of art home. The area of creativity, art, is part of all the child’s work in the Montessori classroom. The creative force of the child is an interior part of his or her development, and it has … [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...]
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...]
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...]
MTS Playdate at Bay & Bee!
Get an exclusive first look at Bay & Bee before they open! Montessori Tides is excited to announce we're hosting a playdate for toddler and primary aged students at Bay & Bee. Tuesday, March 4th, 4:30-6:30 p.m. parents and children are sure to discover, invent, build, create, play, … [Read more...]
Happy New Year 2014
From all of us at Montessori Tides School, thanks for another great year! We anxiously await beginning the new year with our students and moving closer toward their vision for peace. This 2014 we offer you... … [Read more...]
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays to you and your families! As the holiday season is upon us, we would like to thank you for all your wonderful support throughout this past year. Our staff hopes your holidays are filled with loved ones and wish you the best in the New Year. We will see everyone in 2014! Happy … [Read more...]
Montessori Tides Primary Curriculum: Practical Life
The Exercises of Practical Life Curriculum The exercises of Practical Life curriculum at Montessori Tides School are designed to foster independence, self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-control, all which are characteristics that play a critical role in subsequent intellectual growth. … [Read more...]
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