A Teacher Transformed

"What is the greatest sign of success for a teacher transformed? It is to be able to say, 'The children are now working as if I did not exist.'" ~Maria Montessori

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Bento Boxes

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Bento boxes originated in Japan as a way to compartmentalize a single-serving meal. I stumbled across a lunchbox here in the US with a very...

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Potty Training Basics

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As odd as it sounds, my goal this summer was to potty train my youngest daughter. You just never know, it can take a day or a month dependi...

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Who was a Montessori Child?

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Many successful individuals credit their stardom to early Montessori years. Read this article to find out who attended Montessori schools a...

Sunday, May 26, 2013

"Rules" in the Primary Classroom

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At this late point in the year, thoughts of barbecues, picnics, and pool parties are distracting the children from their cycles of concen...

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Flat Pin Maps

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I am nearing the end of my Elementary Montessori training, with hopes of starting an Elementary classroom soon. I'm currently working o...

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Enamelware

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For several years, I've felt a nagging feeling in my gut every time I served my children hot meals on melamine plates. The FDA says it...

Friday, December 21, 2012

Graceful Parenting

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I happened to stumble across a beautiful little book called Graceful Parenting by Eve Dreyfus. The author's 7-year-old son illustrated ...

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Michelle: Pennsylvania, United States; I'm the director of a small Montessori preschool and kindergarten. I've been blessed with a caring and supportive family, as well as a career that has always been my passion. I have three beautiful girls who never cease to amaze me. I'd love for this blog to help clear up some of the many misconceptions about Montessori education.

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