Hi there everyone, Last Friday was our last class before the summer break. What an amazing year it has been. We moved location and settled in very quickly into the new space. I always feel so grateful to work with these amazing families. Children getting to explore, discover and connect. And, particularly with all these crazy world events happening around us, I love working with parents to find a way to lead our children into a better kind of world. You are all probably ready to put your … [Read more...] about 10 simple ideas to steal from these amazing Montessori classrooms in Spain
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Is Montessori right for my child?
Is Montessori right for my child? I get asked a lot, “Is Montessori right for my child?" “Is it only for kids who can plan well and are super independent?" “Or only for kids that can sit quietly and work and not run about?" Let’s take a look. 1. Different learning types I’ve found that Montessori is suitable for all children. The materials offer opportunities to learn visually, aurally, kinaesthetically (through touch) and verbally, and thus easily accessible to children who learn in … [Read more...] about Is Montessori right for my child?
Choosing a Montessori school
In answer to all your questions, here is a short 3-minute video to give you 10 things to look for when choosing for a Montessori school. Choosing a Montessori school Hi, I'm Simone Davies, I'm a Montessori teacher and a Montessori mother and I know how difficult it can be to choose a Montessori school. You're never quite sure if what you're getting is really Montessori. Montessori was never copyrighted as a name so anyone can call themselves to Montessori School. So I'm going to give you … [Read more...] about Choosing a Montessori school
Visiting local Montessori schools in Portland
It was so fun to visit 3 Montessori schools in Portland during the 2013 Montessori Congress – West Hills Montessori School, Sunstone Montessori School and Childpeace Montessori School. They each had a unique feel: West Hills with its own children’s garden and beautifully maintained materials; Sunstone in a more traditional school building with lots of light; and Childpeace located in a more urban setting, transforms a warehouse into a cosy, modern Montessori school. Here are some photos to … [Read more...] about Visiting local Montessori schools in Portland