There are Six Key Elements of Montessori Philosophy for the Infant and Toddler Years: Respect for the child: This means making children feel like an important and contributing member of the community, listening to them when they speak and respecting their individual development. Observation: Taking the time to observe each child allows us to assess…
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Why No Two Montessori Schools are Ever Alike
Have you ever noticed that no two Montessori schools are ever quite the same? That’s because Montessori is a method of teaching, not a governing body or brand that regulates how schools should operate. Montessori is a way of learning, exploring, and discovering, a unique way of teaching inspired by Dr. Maria Montessori’s pillars of self-reliance, expression,…
Educating the Educators at the American Montessori Society 2018 Conference
This year, we’re proud to say that our Head of School, Shanna Honan, and Upper Elementary Lead Teacher, Aliceyn Applewhite, are teaming up to present a workshop titled Making the 3-Year Curriculum Manageable at the American Montessori Society 2018 Conference in Denver, Colorado next month. While planning for Children’s House classes is much more individualized…
Fall Teacher Feature: Meet the Faces of CMS
Chesapeake Montessori School is a truly one-of-a-kind place – but you already knew that. As one of the few Montessori schools in Virginia with niche specialists chosen for their expertise and experience in expanding the minds of children, we handpick every new teacher for their strengths, and nourish our community by investing in them as…
