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 Jaime, Chris, Tommy and Oliver Macke who joined … Continue reading “We are VdM: The Macke Family”
Category: Community
What a Great Question! Cultivating Curiosity in Montessori
Community, by Hilary Lord, October 23, 2020,
Some photos in this post were taken before the COVID-19 pandemic. I think, at a child’s birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother [for] the most useful gift, that gift would be curiosity. Eleanor Roosevelt Over the years, our guides have hosted numerous on-campus events to deepen our community’s understanding of Montessori and … Continue reading “What a Great Question! Cultivating Curiosity in Montessori”
The Expectation Effect, Montessori and Batman
Community, by Hilary Lord, September 21, 2020,
Children are as independent as you expect them to be. Dr. Maria Montessori Shortly after my daughter started at Villa di Maria at three years old, I found myself explaining why we chose Montessori to a family member who was plainly critical of our choice. I started by telling him all the reasons that jumped … Continue reading “The Expectation Effect, Montessori and Batman”
A Peek into Our Elementary Distance Learning Program
Community, by Hilary Lord, September 11, 2020,
When the pandemic led us to close our campus back in March, right at the start of Spring Break, our incredible and dedicated guides worked at lightening speed to create distance-learning plans for each of our levels. I am not exaggerating when I write that the guides worked straight through Spring Break—around the clock—to convert … Continue reading “A Peek into Our Elementary Distance Learning Program”