What is a hurricane? As Hurricane Laura approaches, this is a question many of our children might ask. Unpredictable weather tends to trigger anxiety and stress in children, especially for those already prone. Fear can absolutely interfere with a student's ability to learn. As we’ve seen this...
In the early 1900s, Maria Montessori saw great need for reform in the educational system. Her passion became to develop educators and schools that would foster the "whole personality of the child," not only the academic side. Within her educational system exist three primary principles: Individual...
How Can Parents Facilitate Enrolling Their Children? Children benefit from a year-round educational program tailored to students’ individual needs. The school’s individualized curriculum makes it easy for students to adjust to the learning environment and feel a part of their group studies, regardless of when they...
I recently read an article about the developers of Montessorium, who introduced Montessori applications for the iPad. It reminded me of the controversy surrounding the use of technology in the Montessori classrooms. Both sides of the argument try to deduce what Dr. Maria Montessori herself would...
Did you know that our certified staff at Meadow Montessori School apply Montessori’s ideas in the best and most up-to-date ways fit for all young children? We teach children using current technologies in the most productive ways. We ensure that children with all learning styles keep...
World Peace Day, otherwise known as the International Day of Peace, is observed annually on September 21st, and this year we gathered our lovely Montessori preschool in Richmond, Texas together to sing Light a Candle for Peace. What is World Peace Day? World Peace Day, is a...