This summer we welcomed a new member to our Mountain Shadows staff community – Joni Perry. We are both fortunate and excited to have her on our team. Joni Perry joins us from the Bay Area as our new
Storytelling: A Vital Tool in Child Development
On Thursday, November 8, a group of MSMS parents and teachers met to learn about how storytelling supports child development. We talked about how parents can have intentional and strategic access to this powerful Montessori “material” and the wonderful side
Supporting Independence
Helping children develop independence is a foundational part of the Montessori community. From the moment children are born, they begin working on strengthening their independence. Helping to provide opportunities for children to explore their capabilities is the work of both
Transitions
Transitions Life is full of transitions, and since Montessori is education for life, you will often hear us talking about the importance of transitions. For some of you that has meant driving off from a crying child in the morning
MSMS Parent Academy 2018
Concentration. Can’t vs. Won’t. Trinomial Cube. Clause Analysis. Fine Motor Development in YCC. Cube Root. Independence. – These are some of the 10 classes offered at the first MSMS Parent Academy earlier this month. The structure of this all-school parent