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Going Out in the Montessori Elementary Classroom

Community, by Sarah Moscicke, January 6, 2023,
Going Out in the Montessori Elementary Classroom

  If you have an elementary child at a Montessori school or if you spend any time on our socials, you probably have heard or seen the phrase “Going Out”. And does the Montessori lingo never end?! It is probably one of the things students most look forward to about being in elementary.  “I get … Continue reading “Going Out in the Montessori Elementary Classroom”

Montessori Theory: The Human Tendencies

Children's House, by Sarah Moscicke, September 9, 2022,
Montessori Theory: The Human Tendencies

Today we pick up the thread of our Montessori Theory series we began last spring. In our Theory series, we dive deep into the foundational principles of the Montessori method and look at how these principles are put into practice at school . Today we’ll unpack Montessori’s “Human Tendencies”, why they are important and how … Continue reading “Montessori Theory: The Human Tendencies”

5 Montessori Myths

Children's House, by Sarah Moscicke, August 2, 2022,
5 Montessori Myths

At Villa di Maria, we’re not hiding the fact that we love Montessori and all the good things it offers children. We get to see the method in action every day and the joy it brings each student. Sometimes families come to us with misconceptions about the Montessori approach. They’ve heard things that don’t sit … Continue reading “5 Montessori Myths”

We Are VdM: Lucy Sappington

Community, by Sarah Moscicke, May 6, 2022,
We Are VdM: Lucy Sappington

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 Lucy Sappington, assistant in the Lower Elementary Checkerboard … Continue reading “We Are VdM: Lucy Sappington”

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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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