Life in Primary Classroom
We often hear questions about how the Montessori philosophy is worked out and practiced in classrooms. Foundational Montessori tenants such as independence, focus, peace, and individual discovery—what do those actually look like in a classroom full of 3, 4 and 5 year olds?
Read Blog →What do we mean when we say a Montessori “Work”?
The Montessori classroom is an interactive community full of children who are simultaneously choosing materials to gather, explore, utilize, and pass on to others.
Read Blog →A day in the life of an
E1 Student
As students enter the Elementary classrooms each morning, the sense of responsibility and ownership of the classroom meets them in way of preparing the space. They remove chairs from tables and attend to daily jobs including folding and putting away laundry, putting away clean dishes, attending to the classroom turtle, and checking class supplies.
Read Blog →Choosing An Early Childhood Program
Enrolling your child in an early childhood program is a big decision and for many parents it can be an emotional roller coaster.
Read Blog →Potty Talk
At Fox Valley Montessori School, Toddler Teachers partner with parents to help a child learn to use the toilet—we’re on your team!
Read Blog →Montessori Mealtime
Mealtime in our classrooms offers opportunities for meaningful work, concentration, language expression, grace and courtesy.
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