Category: Children’s House

We Montessorians sometimes use terminology that’s unfamiliar to folks more accustomed to a traditional school model, and this can lead to a bit of a mystification around the philosophy. It can even lead to the notion that Montessori schools are out of reach for the general population—that the methods in a Montessori school are too … Continue reading “Montessori 101: Environment vs. Classroom”

Ever wonder, why do we call teachers “guides” or “directresses”? What do we mean by an “environment,” as opposed to “classroom”? Are we simply being esoteric, or is there a deeper reason? We Montessorians sometimes use terminology that’s unfamiliar to folks more accustomed to a traditional school model, and this can lead to a bit … Continue reading “Montessori 101: Guide vs. Teacher”

  In today’s world, emotional literacy and well-being are vital for the flourishing of our children and young adults. Montessori philosophy naturally fosters this because we care about the development of the whole child—their emotional, physical, social, and intellectual development. In a Montessori environment, children are encouraged to pursue their unique learning styles; they aren’t … Continue reading “Emotional Well-Being in the Montessori Classroom”

The very best part of Villa di Maria is our people. Our community of families, faculty and staff is something to be proud of. In this series, We are VdM, we’ll highlight the energies, talents, humor and wisdom of some of our amazing people. Today, we’ll meet Jess, Michael, Sammy and Ellie Jente. Jess joined … Continue reading “We are VdM (at a distance): The Jente Family”