Distance learning at MMS

Distance learning at MMS

A key pillar of the Montessori Method is hands-on learning – so when social distancing was announced, our staff began planning how to best incorporate the Montessori style of teaching into distance learning. As time passes, our teachers, students and families are...
Indirect learning with the Montessori Method

Indirect learning with the Montessori Method

Children are intuitive and attentive – you’ll often hear parents remark that children pick up on more than you give them credit for. This is biologically true, and Dr. Maria Montessori leveraged this truth in developing the Montessori Method.  In a traditional...
Montessori education around the world

Montessori education around the world

A traditional public school classroom in the United States looks very different from a traditional classroom in Japan and a traditional classroom in Brazil. This is because culture, national standards and measurements of educational success dictate what is done in the...
History of the Montessori Method

History of the Montessori Method

There is nothing “new age” about Montessori education. In fact, Montessori Schools across the globe are using the same principles that Dr. Maria Montessori discovered and developed herself more than 110 years ago. Understanding the history of Montessori education...

How to deal with back-to-school anxiety

The beginning of a new school year is filled with new friends, brand new school supplies and fun experiences. But, going back to school can be nerve-wracking and even more intimidating for first-timers. Many parents and children alike experience back-to-school...