We are often tempted to step in and “help” our young children with daily tasks. However, each time we do that we are sending a message that we don’t feel they are capable and thus are limiting our children’s desire to learn new skills. We encourage perseverance and boost problem solving when we allow children…
Educate your child to be happy
Do not educate your children to be rich. Educate them to be happy. So when they grow up, they’ll know the value of things, not the price. — Anonymous
Tech Time
More and more scientific studies reaffirm the negative (even harmful) effects of technology use among children. The American Academy of Pediatrics cites a Scottish Health Survey of 1,500 children, linking an “association between television/screen entertainment viewing time, physical activity levels and psychological distress… including emotional symptoms, conduct problems and peer relationship problems.” Besides the obvious…
New Year’s Resolutions for Parents
Shared from emilyj on Age of Montessori Blog http://ageofmontessori.org/my-top-ten-new-years-resolutions-for-parents/ December 30, 2014 My Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions for Parents As a mother of two and a frequent visitor to websites, blogs, and forums made for and about parents, I know I’m not alone when I say I am always open to learning better parenting…
Home & School Connection
Bridging the gap between home and school benefits your child, your family, and the school community. The many parent opportunities at BMS, RMS and SMS allow you to be part of the school, meet your child’s classmates and to stay informed. The recent Parent Teach-In was extremely rewarding for the children bringing new experiences to…
Problem Solving
Maria Montessori is called a visionary for her method of education. While her philosophy was based upon observations of children a century ago, her approach is as applicable now more than ever before. Central to the rich learning environment is the collaborative community of multi-age learners exploring and experimenting together. They share ideas and knowledge…
What Children are REALLY Drawn To
As teachers, we spend a lot of time quietly observing the children. We learn what they are drawn to and excited about. Sometimes, it is a person whom the children are drawn to; they rush to greet them and give them a hug, dropping everything they were doing! Why are some people children magnets? When…
Diffusing an Emotional Reaction
A child in class screams at the top of her lungs. Another child slams the door in a rage. Yet another runs to the top of the slide and refuses to come inside until chased. How we handle these situations matters. In the most difficult of times we must maintain our grace and dignity and…
Grandparent’s Day
Happy grandparent’s day to all the grandparents! A grandparent’s love is so different than a parent’s love and truly fills a space in the child’s heart that no one can compare to. Grandparent’s are more than just a saving grace or “fun house” for children to escape to. They bring fun, passion and authenticity into…
Education Isn’t About You
A child’s defiant behavior isn’t about you. A parent’s “baggage” while navigating school in regards to their child’s developmental needs isn’t about you. When building relationships with parents and families we need to exercise our exclusive ability as humans to be empathetic, engage genuinely and think critically about a solution. When we make their actions,…
