Category: Upper Elementary

Villa di Maria’s Upper Elementary class has been busy preparing for the Winter Concert. The play has been written, casting is complete, lines are (mostly!) memorized, blocking and lighting are all in order. Music is always a key feature in the Upper Elementary play and this year the group was lucky enough to work with … Continue reading “Getting Ready….”

Making choices is a huge part of adult life. Our days are packed with choices, big and small. While many of us may wish to rid ourselves of the seemingly endless decision making, we can’t deny that it’s a central part of life – and that being good at it is advantageous. To help our … Continue reading “On Choice: Part 2 – Parenting and the Art of Limiting Choices…”

“One test of the correctness of educational procedure is the happiness of the child.” -Dr. Montessori Happiness is tricky, right? We want it for our children, but we also know that happiness alone is not the goal. If we strove only for happy children we would free our children from any discomfort. But the grit … Continue reading “Happiness and Learning…”

In honor of Diwali, we take a look back at the Elementary classes’ celebration last year… An important tenet of Montessori philosophy is the recognition of all of humanity as a part of a global family. The “global citizen” aspect of Montessori values the wide and beautiful tapestry of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and takes … Continue reading “Celebrating Diwali…”

Mornings are challenging for many of us. Having to wake sleepy children or being awakened by an early riser mixed with dressing, breakfasting and getting to school on time, can add up to a tough morning. There are many things that can be done to mitigate morning struggles; some are better choices than others. Tempting … Continue reading “Mornings, Screens and a Bit on Executive Functions…”