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October 29, 2013

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...]

By Kathy Graham / Filed Under: Grace and Courtesy Series, Montessori Approach, Practical Life Series, Primary Program Leave a Comment

October 21, 2013

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...]

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September 29, 2013

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...]

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August 22, 2013

Scrubbing: The Pathway to Excellence

As one of the many Practical Life activities found in the Montessori classroom, Scrubbing provides several essential skills that lay the foundation for the child’s later success in school. Important work habits such as concentration, coordination, order and independence are all helped to develop as … [Read more...]

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July 8, 2013

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...]

By Amy Parmelee / Filed Under: Elementary Years, Montessori Approach, Montessori at Home, MTS News, Nature Studies, Primary Program, Toddler Program Leave a Comment

June 28, 2013

Read for Pleasure

Reading for pleasure seems to be fading from the lives of many people today. I can remember when adults would read for the simple joy of reading. Adults would find time to read a book at the pool, beach, or park. Visit one of these natural attractions today, and it won’t take long to realize this … [Read more...]

By Dana Severidt / Filed Under: Elementary Years, Montessori Approach, Primary Program, Toddler Program 1 Comment

June 26, 2013

Children at Montessori Schools Are Better Educated

A controversial schooling method that focuses on personal development rather than exams produces more mature, creative and socially adept children, scientists have revealed. Psychologists in the US found that across a range of abilities, children at Montessori schools out-performed those given a … [Read more...]

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June 18, 2013

Montessori Is More Than A Method

Montessori is both a philosophy and a method of education. It is not enough to describe it as a method alone. Without the philosophy to inform those methods, one would simply have a collection of lessons plans and techniques. It is the Montessori philosophy that calls us to study the child and the … [Read more...]

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June 10, 2013

Summer Reading Suggestions

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...]

By Montessori Tides / Filed Under: Aiding Your Childs Development, Elementary Years, Montessori Approach, Montessori at Home, Primary Program Leave a Comment

May 24, 2013

Montessori Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony

Tonight we are flying what are called “carp kites” or windsocks. All of which are made by the Kindergarten graduates! These kind of “kites” are flown every year in the country of Japan on “Children’s Day” during the month of May. This is traditionally a day of joy filled celebration of the life … [Read more...]

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