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How to Become a CM Graduate, and Beyond!
This video is a recording of a presentation given on Tuesday, August 14th for CM families and teens, to share some exciting changes that...
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Aug 15, 20181 min read
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New Family Orientation 2018-2019
Take a look at this video to see what was shared at our New Family Orientation meeting on Tuesday, August 14th. The link to the...
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Aug 15, 20181 min read
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Why We Do What We Do; The Islands at Community Montessori
Striving to create an authentic Montessori environment in a Charter school world like the one at Community Montessori is a balancing act....
Emily Ross
Aug 8, 20181 min read
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First Day of School 2018-2019
Here is a beautiful slide show of the First Day of School, August 2nd, 2018 here at Community Montessori. Enjoy, and we hope everyone...
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Aug 3, 20181 min read
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The Science of Emotions
Ever felt like you were going to blow your lid? Lose your cool? Flip out? I’d be hard pressed to find a human who hasn’t experienced the...
Hannegan Roseberry, Coordinator of Courage
Jul 17, 20185 min read
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The Top 10 Things Parents Can Do to Support Independence Today!
We get it. Raising children seems harder than ever these days. ‘Give your children the life you didn’t have. But don’t spoil them. Give...
Early Education Staff
Jul 2, 20184 min read
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Community Montessori's Work @ Home vs. Homework for the Elementary age child
Our societal belief is that homework is needed to continue learning. However, there is no documented research that this is valid or true....
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Jun 21, 20185 min read
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Project Based Learning Through Filmmaking: Citizens of the Universe
In late March, the Islands Teens hosted a "Great Exhibition" of projects created during a six month period. Learners presented results...
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Apr 6, 20181 min read
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Who Am I: Big Questions and Big Answers in Montessori Education
If all the difficulties during the turbulent metamorphosis of adolescence could be reduced down to one essential question, I think it...
Kyle Herman, Teens Advisor
Mar 22, 20185 min read
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Project Based Learning Through Science: CMS Obscura Weather Balloon
In this post, watch an edited version of the flight recording from the "CMS Obscura" a weather balloon launched on March 14th, 2018 by...
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Mar 14, 20181 min read
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Diamond Update: Are you ready for your own reef tank?
Here is an update from Diamond Studio (learners ages 9-12) on their reef tank project! #ProjectBasedLearning #ReefTank
Michael Sylvester
Jan 29, 20181 min read
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The Role of the Adult in Montessori Education
Natalie Schelling gave an informative presentation on Montessori theory - and the role of the adult or parent in Montessori Education. ...
Natalie Schelling, Ocean Studio Teacher
Jan 24, 20181 min read
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“Complaining is Not Conversation”’: Why Practicing Mindful Communication Matters
(Image: Mark Manson, 2017) I woke up one grey Saturday morning with a brain full of disappointment and a general annoyance about ...
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Nov 20, 20171 min read
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Montessori Family Alliance Offers Free Webinars for Parents
Montessori Family Life: A Series of Weekly Talks For Parents Tuesdays via WEBINAR from 1-1:30 PM EDT These webinars are designed for...
MFA (Montessori Family Alliance)
Nov 8, 20171 min read
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Stress, Anxiety, and Your Learner
“I’m so stressed out!” We’ve all said or heard this phrase at one point or another in our lives…sometimes on a daily basis. Stress has...
Hannegan Roseberry and Katie Keller
Oct 19, 20177 min read
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Sam Chaltain: The Schools Of Tomorrow
Above, Part 1 of Sam Chaltain's public presentation on "The Schools of Tomorrow" held at IU Southeast on October 4, 2017. The full...
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Oct 4, 20171 min read
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Diamond Studio - Reef Tank Filtration Video
Diamond Studio (learners ages 9-12) maintain an ongoing project to learn and develop Reef environments in tanks located throughout their...
Michael Sylvester
Sep 20, 20171 min read
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Moving Beyond "How Was Your Day?": Communication 101
“How was your day?” “Fine.” Awkward silence. We’ve all been there: that often harried moment in the car where we transition from our own...
Hannegan Roseberry
Aug 27, 20175 min read
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Happy first day of school!
Happy first day of school! Thank you each for your partnership and trust -- we all feel so fortunate! We shall walk together on this path...
Barbara Fondren
Aug 2, 20172 min read
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