Some kids enjoy going to school, consistently receive high grades, and are even self-motivated when it comes to homework and learning beyond what is taught in school. Others may appear disinterested and may seem to lack focus. The majority of students fall somewhere in between. Unless your child is clearly motivated, you may as a…
Author Archives: Montessori School of Downtown
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Every novelist, psychologist, anthropologist, and your Aunt Jane has wanted to know this. What motivates people and what’s going on when their behavior is irritating or just plain doesn’t make sense? At MSODT, we encourage adults to look beneath the behavior of children and to understand ‘behavior as a communication.’ It may be that the…
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Growing up can be a challenge. For many children, that may include name-calling or teasing. But Montessori School of Downtown knows there is another way. The period from approximate age six to twelve (or what Dr. Montessori referred to as the “the second plane of development”) is a time when children are keenly interested in…
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Every child is completely unique in their very own way. They all have different kinds of interests, styles, colors, everything!! This means that they also take in information differently than their peers so their learning styles are going to vary. Learning techniques that worked great for you may not work for your child. It’s important…
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Summer is a time of adventure and exploration, especially for children! The weather allows for so many learning opportunities that can be incorporated into any summer day. The next time you find yourself in the great outdoors, consider trying out some of these simple, Montessori-based activities with your kids! 1. Cloud Watching with a Purpose…