Obedience and self-discipline are two different methods of teaching children how to behave. Children who practice obedience follow instructions for a reward and might receive punishment when they do not listen. Contrarily, a child who practices self-discipline will...
The guiding principle of Montessori education is independence, and it’s rooted in almost everything we do at MMS. Each activity, lesson and tool is designed with the purpose of children discovering the world for themselves. The Four Planes of Development, the...
The River Series continues this spring at our very own Maria Montessori School Amphitheater. Enjoy live performances while admiring the Wolf River and Harbor Town – and benefitting MMS! Doors open at 4 p.m. and music begins at 5 p.m. for every show. This season, we...
Dr. Maria Montessori once said, “With the acquisition of language, the child reaches a new level of independence. The child can now communicate his feelings and desires and needs.” As Montessori educators, our goal is to expand students’ pathways to...
Movement is one of the main pillars of Montessori philosophy. In The Absorbent Mind, Dr. Montessori relayed the connection between movement and intellectual development in children. Thanks to her studies, Montessori schools across the globe utilize her teachings to...
Dr. Maria Montessori’s teaching style revolutionized the educational world as we know it. Instead of teachers following a strict curriculum, Dr. Montessori created an environment led by students’ curiosity and interests. Every material inside the classroom was...
