We talked about respect this week. Respect must be flourishing throughout our environment. We need to have respect for the materials, environment, adults, and the children. Being respectful can mean returning the materials on the tray in the proper order so it’s ready for the next child. It can mean pushing in your chair, walking […]
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God is so good, God is so good, God is so good, He’s so good to me. This is a song we have been singing all week. We have been praising God for all of the wonderful blessings he has given us and continues to give us. One particular blessing He has given us is
The new school year began with wonderful enthusiasm as our new Montessori community slowly came together in a beautiful way. Welcoming in nine new children ages 3 to 5 was a huge part of this excitement. In building community, the children connected with new friendships that offer help, encouragement, forgiveness and leadership. One of the biggest highlights of this past
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Sofia Cavalletti speaks about the Our Father… “Among the teachings of Jesus, the Our Father has a privileged place in our catechesis since it is also included in the content of the 3-6 Atrium. This is keeping with our rule, ‘give the greatest things to the youngest children.’ Thus, after pondering the great parables of
Unless you have had the opportunity to observe in the Atrium it can be hard to imagine what “a day in the life of the Atrium” looks like. The children have many freedoms in the Atrium: choosing work, repeating work, choosing work partners, choosing where to work. All of this freedom, balanced with responsibility, results
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Introducing young children to the Mystery of the Kingdom of God seems to puzzle most adults. I have to admit that when I first began to ponder the five Parables of the Kingdom that we present to the 3-6 year old children, I felt at a loss. I didn’t understand what these parables told us
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When to begin my child in pre-school? The time from birth to three goes by so fast! So much dramatic change takes place during those foundational years. It is difficult for our minds and hearts to keep up with all that development, and it is common to think of the young child as still weak
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Many school communities that choose a multiage structure for their classrooms due to low enrollments are discovering the educational benefits to children that Montessori educators have known for over a hundred years. Children thrive in environments with a variety of ages. The younger students have role models to look up to, and the older students
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Classroom observation and/or attend an Informational Montessori Presentation-Adults only Submit Application for Admission and $100.00 (non-refundable) processing fee. Make check payable to The Way of the Shepherd. Submit completed New Child Questionnaire. Possible interview between prospective student and teacher to assess: readiness for the educational environment (primarily children new to the classroom/school) determine appropriate grade level placement
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