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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 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
Inside Escuela: Montessori Materials – Math
Math Children in Jr. Elementary West explore place value with the Golden Bead material- this material provides a concrete experience with units, tens, hundreds, and thousands. One unique feature of the Montessori classroom is the materials unique to Montessori practice; a series of carefully designed items created by Dr. Maria...read more
Inside Escuela: Montessori Materials – Spoken Language
Spoken Language Linking real-life experiences to vocabulary is a key part of language development in Early Childhood.“Once the child can speak, he can express himself and no longer depends on others to guess his needs. He finds himself in touch with human society, for people can only communicate by means...read more