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”
Category: Upper Elementary
Montessori Theory: The Human Tendencies
Children's House, by Sarah Moscicke, September 9, 2022,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,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”
Congratulations to our 2022 Graduates!
Community, by Sarah Moscicke, June 7, 2022,We could not be more proud of our sixth years and all the work they’ve accomplished to arrive at graduation! The sixth-year graduation ceremony is always a mix of joy and tears as we celebrate the beautiful students who have called Villa di Maria their home for years, while also saying goodbye to these special … Continue reading “Congratulations to our 2022 Graduates!”