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Teaching for Black Lives: Week of Action
Teaching for Black Lives Study Group A Week of Action February 27 – March 3, 2023 This week the Teaching for Black Lives study group, which is made up of Escuela + Harwood Guides and staff, will host a week celebrating Black history and joy. Classrooms at all levels are invited...read more
AMS: Family Connection Newsletter
The American Montessori Society (AMS) creates a monthly newsletter for Montessori families. As an accredited school through AMS, Escuela is thrilled to be sharing this monthly resource with our community. The publications include articles about Montessori education, tips for the home, and a monthly glimpse into Montessori classrooms. Check back...read more
Inside Escuela: Montessori Materials – The Importance of Movement
Perhaps one of the most instantly noticeable differences between conventional classrooms and Montessori prepared environments is the fact that the students are in motion. While that movement can be disorienting for observers at first glance, more careful observation shows that once again Dr. Maria Montessori purposefully incorporated children’s natural learning...read more
Inside Escuela: Montessori Materials – The Three-Year Cycle
One of the key components of the Primary and Elementary classrooms is the three-year cycle. Each classroom is composed of mixed ages, and children stay in the same environment for three years. Like many components of Montessori education, this is an intentional design with numerous benefits. Whether it’s the magical...read more
Inside Escuela: Montessori Materials – Learning Through Exploration
In conventional educational models, children often learn by receiving instruction or information from an adult, memorizing or repeating for a short time, and then showing the knowledge gained through some kind of assessment, such as a test. In Montessori classrooms, the model is slightly different. The adult’s role is to...read more
Inside Escuela: Montessori Materials – Production + Exchange in Jr. High
Production and Exchange is a key component of Escuela’s Jr. High study. Dr. Montessori recognized students at this age as ‘social newborns’ who are beginning to explore adult roles in their community in practical ways. This component of a thriving adolescent community allows students to apply their knowledge and skills...read more