How to Be One, How to Train One Presented by: Mary Ellen Maunz, M.Ed., Founder, Program Director and Victoria Brailsford, M.A. Asst. Program Director With established adult/child ratios in every state, almost all Montessori classrooms have an assistant. But what does that person do? How do we prepare him or her for the role? Come […]
Let’s be honest. When children misbehave it can be very easy to react with frustration, resentment or even anger because behavior doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It happens in the fullness of life, when we are on our way to work, running late to a doctor’s appointment, or just tired and ready to go home […]
When it comes to the holiday season, it seems everything around you is preaching the message, “More is more!” When you look at any authentic Montessori environment, however, you will see the embodiment of the saying, “Less is more.” The space is intentionally minimalistic, and yet very rich and fulfilling for children. Everything is there […]
As parents, we want our children to have a loving and caring relationship with their siblings. We hope our children will form friendships with one another that will get them through the rocky road of life. However, in the early years it can feel like all they do is fight for your attention and over […]
Presented by Age of Montessori Faculty and Graduates: Susan Hoffman, BS, Faculty Carriga Camp, BA and Vanessa Chipe Swiggart, BA Tech Note: Audio signal fluctuates throughout video. Graduates discuss their path to becoming Montessori teachers and the importance of professional development. This is a question and answer format that is perfect for anyone considering […]
I must confess that when my second child was born, I was nervous about this new world of having two children. It already felt somewhat overwhelming trying to provide an at-home Montessori environment for my one child. I also worried that I wouldn’t be able to offer an adequate amount of validation or listening to […]
Why not let the essence of summer stay a part of your everyday living? There is something so incredibly precious about summer time fun. I have loved watching my young children explore nature, go through the day without any agenda for where we have to be, and to generally thrive with the environment that simply […]
Mercy Chefs is a worthy charity that feeds people hot meals — both the victims and first responders during crisis. Click here to donate. Here is an excerpt from their recent newsletter: The need here in Texas is overwhelming. We served 4,000 for lunch in Houston on our way to well over 10,000 meals today. Plus, […]
Parents, do you sometimes find yourself wondering what you did during the day, beyond managing tantrums or cleaning up messes? Many adults go through their day not really very present (mentally or emotionally) as they interact with their children. This makes it easy for the brain to get stuck feeling stressed. Not only is stress unhealthy for […]
We at Age of Montessori are grateful to hear from MACTE, our accrediting group with offices in Charlottesville, and join with them in the absolute determination that as we help our children live in peace and respect for all, we can and will change our world. — Mary Ellen Maunz MACTE’s Reflections on Recent Events […]
