Preparing the Child through Practical Life
"Practical Life is the area of the classroom in which children get to fulfill their developmental and psychological needs by practicing...
Kayla Stiffler, Lower Elementary Teacher
- Feb 6, 2020
Testing the Waters: Navigating Friendships in Elementary
It is no surprise to anyone that elementary-aged children are social beings. Up until this point in their lives, they have only...
Samantha Foley, Beginners Teacher
- Feb 15, 2019
Tips for Traveling with Toddlers
February vacation is upon us—a perfect opportunity for a family trip! But once travel plans involve making it through TSA, bringing a...
Neus Carmona, Beginners Teacher
- Nov 28, 2018
Tot Chef: Helping Your Toddler Succeed in the Kitchen
“It is surprising to notice that even from the earliest age, man finds the greatest satisfaction in feeling independent. The exalting...
The 3rd Grade Internship Experience
“My personality types are enterprising, artistic, and social; one of my top three skills is making scrambled eggs; and I bet Mr. Steve...
Lisa Levine
- May 25, 2018
Building Skills for Peace: Social-Emotional Learning in Lower Elementary
Lower Elementary (ages 6-9) is a time when children enter what Maria Montessori called the Second Plane of Development. During this time,...