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Assessment in the Montessori Classroom

Children's House, by Sarah Moscicke, April 21, 2022,
Assessment in the Montessori Classroom

How do we assess students without tests? For most of us tests were a big part of the school experience. Whether we liked them or not, tests feel familiar to us—they were how we proved we knew something, how we passed classes and grades, how we qualified for the next higher level of education. Tests … Continue reading “Assessment in the Montessori Classroom”

We Are VdM: Chung Yi Cheng

Children's House, by Sarah Moscicke, April 1, 2022,
We Are VdM: Chung Yi Cheng

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 Chung Yi Cheng, afternoon assistant in the P2 … Continue reading “We Are VdM: Chung Yi Cheng”

Montessori 101: Environment vs. Classroom

Children's House, by Sarah Moscicke, March 8, 2022,
Montessori 101: Environment vs. Classroom

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”

Montessori 101: Guide vs. Teacher

Children's House, by Sarah Moscicke, February 28, 2022,
Montessori 101: Guide vs. Teacher

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”

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Villa di Maria Montessori School offers authentic Montessori education for children 14 months to 12 years. This blog gives a look inside our school, as well as insights into the Montessori approach to education.

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