Archives for May 2017

Lower Elementary 3rd Years Go Out to Cal-Wood

May 16, 2017

Jarrow third year Elementary students shared a great two-day adventure last week in celebration of their completion of Junior Elementary. We ritualized this moment in time, in order to respect and … [Read more...]

Earth Day at Jarrow

May 8, 2017

Jarrow students celebrated Earth Day with re-scheduled Climate Awareness event on Friday. We traded the cold, rainy day weather of two weeks ago for blue skies and a perfect day outdoors. There … [Read more...]

UKRAINE, How to Talk to Children about War

April 6, 2022

Shared from: SUSANMAYCLINSTEPHENSON How to Talk to Children about War It is impossible these days to completely avoid news about the war in Ukraine. Here are some ideas for how to best help … [Read More...]

Rude, Mean, or Bullying?

November 1, 2021

Rude, Mean, or Bullying? Understanding the differences in unkind behavior versus bullying (intentionally aggressive behavior, repeated over time, that involves an imbalance of power) can be … [Read More...]

Why do we start the school year by establishing routines and expectations?

September 30, 2021

Grace and courtesy – In Montessori schools, children are formally instructed in social skills they will use throughout their lives, for example, saying “please” and “thank you,” interrupting … [Read More...]

Montessori in 18 Minutes

May 17, 2021

What is the magic of a Montessori education and how does a Montessori classroom enable the child to develop independence, perseverance, and mastery through self-motivation and learning from peers? … [Read More...]