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Dec 3, 2019
1 min

Parenting the Montessori Way!

Click here to view the PIP Workshop presentation "Parenting the Montessori Way" led by Barbara Burke Fondren, Director and Amy Adams, Pentagon Teacher. This was conversation around how to further increase a peaceful home environment and to get reminders or lean into new ways of parenting. You can download the PowerPoint presentation and follow along by clicking here. #PIPWorkshop #ParentEducation

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Oct 30, 2019
1 min

Child's Work Night Fall 2019

Here is a video of the Elementary and Early Education Child's Work Night held Thursday, October 24th, 2019. #Montessori #CommunityMontessori #ParentEducation

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Sep 3, 2019
1 min

Parent/Volunteer/Substitute Workshop 2019

View the 2019-2020 Parent/Volunteer/Substitute Workshop on this page, or visit our YouTube channel. You may also download the supporting documentation here: Powerpoint presentation in PDF Format - to follow along with the video Communications Hints Handout QUESTIONNAIRE to be filled and returned to the Curved Desk Please view the entire video, complete the questionnaire here, and return the questionnaire form to the Curved Desk with all elements complete so that we can comple

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Aug 16, 2019
1 min

New Family Orientation 2019

Take a look at this video to see what was shared at our New Family Orientation meeting on Tuesday, August 13th. The link to the PowerPoint presentation in a .PDF to follow along can be found here. The other documents which Barbara mentions in the presentation can be found in the Family Information Tree located in the Cupola. The video link below plays the entire presentation. #PIPWorkshop #CommunityMontessori #ParentEducation #NewFamilies

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Jun 11, 2019
4 min

The Lion King (2019): A Perspective From 3-6

Faith Stout has been an Early Education Teacher at Community Montessori for 14 years. She came to our school as a parent and volunteer, before becoming an employee. She has two children that are graduates of Community Montessori. Through these experiences, she has learned so much about child development and would like to share the following information with you. I recently saw a movie and when the preview for Disney’s new Lion King came on, I was impressed with its beauty a

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Emily Ross, Monsoon Studio and Allen Franz

Dec 5, 2018
1 min

"Blow Up Your TV!" (Teens and Technology)

In this video recording of the December 2018 PIP Workshop, Allen Frantz and Emily Ross lead a discussion on Montessori philosophy and facilitate brainstorming for logical and consistent parameters for your teen's use of phones, tv, video games, social media, and other technology. #PIPWorkshop #ParentEducation #Montessori

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Early Education Staff

Oct 25, 2018
2 min

Ways to Help Your Mornings Run Smoothly

You wake up, yawn, stretch, and get yourself ready to start the day. You walk into your child’s bedroom and wake them up. Things begin to spin out of control; they are not happy, are cranky, and don’t want to get dressed. You fight over what they are going to wear; you are frustrated that they can’t find their shoes; and your tension builds as you watch the time on the clock slowly slip away. Now, breakfast is rushed or eaten in the car. Lunch...who has time to worry abou

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The Top 10 Things Parents Can Do to Support Independence Today!

Early Education Staff

Jul 2, 2018
4 min

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 them the world. But don’t do too much for them.’ We are here to partner with you on this journey and swim with you through the sea of opinions and advice. According to Dr. Montessori, “The child’s nature is to aim directly and energetically at functional independence.” We’ve all seen it: a small child kicking and screaming as she is being car

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Community Montessori's Work @ Home vs. Homework for the Elementary age child

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Jun 21, 2018
5 min

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. According to Alfie Kohn, author of “The Homework Myth,” the positive effects of homework are largely mythical. There is no evidence of academic benefit from assigning homework in elementary or middle school; and the younger child gains no meaningful academic achievement through doing homework. Our school’s belief is that Homework is actuall

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Kyle Herman, Teens Advisor

Mar 22, 2018
5 min

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 would be, “Who am I?” Related to this essential question are others, such as, “What do I value the most in life?” and, “Why am I here?” The curriculum of any adolescent program, then, ought to serve the superseding purpose of helping teens formulate answers to this question and all of its relatives. Of course, in many important ways, answers to

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ASSIST Teen Presenters and Hannegan Roseberry

Mar 12, 2018
1 min

"More Than Sad": Teen Discussion on Depression and Suicide Prevention

ASSIST Teens led a discussion and viewing of "More than Sad" a documentary produced by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The Foundation has graciously allowed us to post the link to the documentary here. The Foundation also recommended this page as a resource for families that would like more information or support around this topic. When you visit the link, click the section "For parents having conversations with young adults." You can also view the Communit

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Barbara Fondren and the Cupola Staff

Feb 12, 2018
1 min

State of the School Address 2018

Please find here the recording of this year's 2018 State of the School Address held on Tuesday, February 6th. #PIPWorkshop #ParentEducation

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Natalie Schelling, Ocean Studio Teacher

Jan 24, 2018
1 min

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. View the entire playlist on YouTube here. Download the slides from the presentation here. #ParentEducation #Montessori

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Barbara Fondren

Aug 14, 2017
1 min

New Family Orientation

Take a look at our what happened during our 2017 New Family Orientation. We are excited to welcome all of our new and returning families to what promises to be another inspiring school year! Download the supporting documentation here. (PowerPoint in PDF Format) #ParentEducation #PIPWorkshop #NewFamilies #Montessori #CommunityMontessori

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