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...
Austin Matte, Beginners Bridge Teacher
- May 10, 2022
Not a Teacher, but a Guide: The Role of the Adult
The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, “The children are now working as if I did not exist” (Montessori,...
Austin Matte, Beginners Bridge Teacher
- Mar 8, 2022
Turning Nothing into Something: The Little Interactions Matter
Austin Matte, one of our Beginner Bridge teachers, originally wrote this blog post for the Upstone Montessori School blog — a school...
Wellan Is a Boston “Family Favorite” in Six Categories!
Boston-area families choose Wellan for both educational excellence and our warm, inclusive community. Wellan’s preschool, elementary, and...
Elyse Kalins, Beginners Teacher
- May 15, 2020
Fostering Concentration in Toddlers at Home
When new Beginner students are settling into my classroom at Wellan Montessori, there are a few things we start working on immediately:...
Wellan Faculty and Staff
- May 11, 2020
Beginner and Primary Class Pet Interviews
During this time while the school building is closed and our community stays home, Wellan's beloved classroom pets have taken up...