Gardening With Your Child: How to Create a Pollinator Garden at Home

Creating a pollinator garden with your child is fun and helps them develop both academic and life skills.

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Supporting Adolescent Technology Use

Screen time does not have to be a negative experience for an adolescent. The quality of content that is being viewed is more important than the time spent on a smartphone. Using social media sites can have a positive impact on a teenager, especially when dealing with emotions that are hard to express.

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Decolonizing Montessori: An Antiracist Approach to Our Practice (From the Winter 2021 issue of Montessori Life magazine)

Learn how to examine solution using the framework of Montessori philosophy: the prepared adult, the prepared environment, and the liberated child.

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How to Support Teachers During Stressful Times

In this article, learn strategies for administrators to support teachers during stressful times.

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Opening our Eyes and Hearts to Others: The Work of the AMS Peace and Social Justice Committee

The AMS Peace and Social Justice Committee is liaising with several organizations in hope of streamlining ways for our AMS membership to support the people of Ukraine. Learn more.

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Critical Race Theory Legislation: Impacting How We Teach and Learn About Racism and Diversity in Schools

Anti-CRT legislation is sweeping the nation. Directly or indirectly, no educator, parent, or student will be untouched.

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How to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week: A Daily Guide

Educators work tirelessly in support of their students, families, and communities. Allow us to celebrate YOU for Teacher Appreciation Week.

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Critical Race Theory: Finding Your Way Through Fact and Fiction

In this article, learn how to answer eight big questions about Critical Race Theory.

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Critical Race Theory: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why It Matters

How a scholarly theoretical framework found itself at the center of a volatile K – 12 educational debate.

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Montessori Lesson Ideas from Schleich: Part 2

In this short video, you will learn two new lessons that incorporate Schleich materials into the Montessori classroom.

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The Montessori Event 2022 Recap

The Montessori Event welcomes educators from around the world to hear from inspiring keynote speakers, attend interactive workshops, explore the exhibit hall, and so much more.

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Supporting Sensory-Sensitive Children in a Sensory-Intensive World

A look at how sensory processing disorders manifest in children. (Part 1 of 3 articles about sensory sensitivity in Early Childhood.)

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Montessori Distance Learning During Covid: A Review of Research Findings from the Journal of Montessori Research

Adapting Montessori education to a distance learning model during a global pandemic was certainly no easy task for guides. Researchers Murray, Brown, and Barton set out to gather more information about Montessori educators’ response to educating from a distance.

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Montessori Lessons from Schleich: Part 1

In this short video, you will learn two new lessons that incorporate Schleich materials into the Montessori classroom.

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The Cultural Connection: Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility

The Transgender Day of Visibility, established in 2009, is an annual event on March 31 to acknowledge and honor the transgender (also known as trans) and non-binary community. Learn about how you celebrate.

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The Montessori Event Series: Meet Two Presenters

The Event exists because of Montessorians who share their detailed, creative, and thorough work. In this Montessori Event series post, meet some presenters!

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How to Use the 5 Core Social and Emotional Learning Competencies Inside the Montessori Classroom

It’s more than the “fluffy stuff,” learn what Social and Emotional Learning is and why you should use it in the classroom.

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Spotlight: Carolyn Kambich Wins Award

An interview with Carolyn Kambich, recipient of the Northern Illinois University's Alumni Association's 2021 F.R. Geigle Service Award.

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Literature as the Centerpiece of Curriculum Integration: The Birchbark House

The Birchbark House is not only a powerful story of culture, but a catalyst for cross-curricular connections.

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Building an Inclusive Library for the Montessori Classroom or at Home

All authors write from a cultural as well as from a personal context. We owe it to ourselves and our students to keep all of this in mind as we go about building a more inclusive library.

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How to Encourage Scientific Thinking and Exploration in the Second Plane (From the Spring 2022 issue of Montessori Life magazine)

Learn how giving Elementary children the opportunity to engage in scientific exploration and experimentation on their own is an essential component of a well-rounded Montessori education and fosters second-plane development.

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The Montessori Event Series: The Experience for First-Time Attendees

Montessori is wonderful because it’s welcoming, especially to new faces. Meet two first-time Event attendees looking forward to learning at the conference and making big waves in their school districts and families.

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Black History Month Recommended Reading

Black History Month recommended reading list with books for children, teens, and adults.

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The Montessori Event Series: The Virtual Experience

Attending The Montessori Event online is an excellent option. Meet two Montessori educators who share their excitement, advice, and perspectives on virtual attendance.

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Triggered in the Classroom: Six Tips for Educators to Help Identify Triggers and Manage Responses

Keep reading to reveal six tips to help educators identify their triggers, manage their emotions, and respond in more appropriate ways when confronted with challenging situations in the classroom.

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The Montessori Event Series: An Adult Learner's Perspective

Stacie Schultz, a Montessori child, educator, and Adult Learner, reflects on her experiences at The Montessori Event and shares exciting publishing news.

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The Montessori Event Series: Through the Eyes of a Veteran Montessori Educator

Making the Montessori Event an annual priority, Marie is full of fantastic memories, words of advice, and strategies that will help even veteran attendees synthesize information to take back to their schools.

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The Dual Mindset of a Public Montessori Educator

Maria Carvajal, a student support specialist for the National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector, shares insight into the mindset of a public Montessori educator.

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Centro de Enseñanza Montessori Celebrates Día de los Muertos

Art educator at Centro e Enseñanza Montessori in Tijuana, Adrian Carmona, was featured as one of 12 artists in the city of Tijuana’s annual Día de los Muertos celebration. Adrian is a champion for traditional Mexican folk art. In the classroom, he merges Mexican art history with creative expression.

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Learning to Predict: Introducing Young Children to Probability (From the Spring 2021 issue of Montessori Life magazine)

Read on to learn how to use games that draw careful attention to the patterns of probability and to make both the pattern and the random source materials accessible to the children.

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Top 5 Powerful ABAR Podcasts

Whether you listen as a family unit, educator, or everyday adult learner, these 5 podcasts are excellent for learning about anti-bias, anti-racism work.

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The Art of Storytelling in the Montessori Classroom

Storytelling in the Montessori classroom is easier than you think! Learn ways to make story time a more dynamic experience.

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The Adolescent as an Activist

Adolescents care a whole lot more than some give them credit for. Try these tangible tips to support and inspire young activists.

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How School Leaders Can Create a Culture of Curiosity

School administrators can create cultures of curiosity by modeling lifelong learning, utilizing questions to support faculty, and keeping an eye on innovations that enhance best practices.

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5 Tips for Preparing Students After Holiday Breaks

Do your students have the returning-from-break-scaries? If so, check out these tips for supporting your students after a long break.

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How to be Inclusive in a Diverse Classroom

Inclusion in a diverse classroom starts with initiative from the educator. Having open communication with parents/guardians and the children will benefit the classroom as a whole.

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How to Design Your School Website

Digital tools are at everyone's fingertips and a school website will shine visually if these tools are used. By following these steps, you can create a school website to be proud of in a few hours.

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Six Simple Strategies to Strengthen Parent-Teacher Relationships

Strong, positive parent-teacher relationships are essential for children to thrive. We share six simple strategies to improve school communications that take little to no time to implement.

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Marketing Montessori: Compelling Content Creation Concepts to Boost Engagement on Social Media

Social media plays a vital role in marketing schools, but it can quickly become all-consuming. Selecting one or two themes for posts is a simple way to develop a social media strategy that eliminates guesswork and on-the-fly decision-making. We share nine evergreen ideas to support a content-rich social media plan.

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How Princeton Montessori School is Making a Global Impact Through Their Commitment to Environmental Sustainability

Gery Juleff, Princeton Montessori School’s environment and sustainability educator, shares how head of school, Michelle Morrison, and a team of others worked together to develop a commitment for the school focusing on environmental sustainability initiatives.

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Bringing Nature into the Montessori Classroom: Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere

With a little planning, nature can be a part of the classroom throughout the year.

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The Mathematical Mind in the First Plane of Development: Montessori's Human Tendencies and Self-Construction

By the numbers—a look at the mathematical mind in the Montessori Early Childhood classroom

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Revisiting the Pink Tower: A Pillar of Pedagogical Ingenuity

Far more than a stacking activity, the Pink Tower is an iconic representation of Montessori ingenuity, embodying mathematical principles from numeracy to algebra.

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Approaching Holidays Equitably in a Montessori Setting (From the Fall 2021 issue of Montessori Life magazine)

It’s important to provide an accurate representation of holidays currently observed in your community, as well as to introduce holidays outside of the community.

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How to Decide between Virtual and In-Person Meetings: Ask These 5 Questions

Five questions to ask yourself before deciding between virtual or in-person meetings.

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How to Teach with Current Events

Sometimes adults shy away from the word “news,” especially in the classroom. However, thoughtfully using current events across disciplines can boost engagement for mentor texts, anticipatory sets, and social & emotional learning tools.

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Drama in Schools: A Place To Heal

We all know students who live for drama class. Yet is theater arts only for students who will grace the stages of Broadway? What value can it bring to the average learner? Let's take a look.

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Words of Wisdom for the Rookie Montessori Teacher: Eight Tips for Staying The Course

An experienced Montessori teacher offers words of wisdom to new Montessori teachers who face challenges putting Montessori theory into practice.

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A Practical Guide for Using Podcasts in the Montessori Classroom

Why are podcasts an excellent resource for developing listening comprehension skills? How can podcasts be used in an elementary Montessori classroom? What are some exceptional podcasts for elementary aged students?

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Sharing Difficult News With Children And Adolescents

Is there a right time, place, or way to tell your child something that’s going to be painful to hear?

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5 Ways to Beat Pandemic Stress During Back to School

Home routines to cope with back-to-school stress during the pandemic.

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10 Easy Ways to Cultivate a Language Rich Environment in Your Home

Cultivating a language rich environment in your Montessori home may actually be easier than it seems! Using the Montessori pedagogy, we will review 10 easy steps for immersing your child into a world rich with language right at home.

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A Team Based Approach to Developing an IEP: 5 Ways to Engage Students and Parents

Read more to find out five helpful tips for encouraging student and parent participation in the development of a student's IEP.

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Montessori Education: An Idea Whose Time Has Come (From the Summer 2021 issue of Montessori Life magazine)

Read our featured article Montessori Education: An Idea Whose Time Has Come originally published in Montessori Life Summer 2021.

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Tips to Discuss Gender Identity

It doesn’t have to be confusing. Learn how to start meaningful conversations with children about gender identity while supporting the child and families.

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Top 10 Infant, Toddler, and Early Childhood Level Diverse Read Alouds from 2021

It is never too early to teach diversity, acceptance, and empathy. Here are the top 10 diverse read-alouds for Infants, Toddlers, and Early Childhood.

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Top 10 Elementary Level Diverse Read-Alouds from 2021

Dive into diverse read-alouds for children in elementary (ages 6 – 12) about gender, race, religion, occupation, and environmental conservation.

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