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June 2020

Jun 17 2020

Beyond Accomplished – Expanding Horizons

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“I’ve been at FMS for a very long time because I started in 0-3.” Marlin’s early memories of FMS are peppered with practical life activities like scrubbing clothes on a wooden board, planting strawberries in the garden with his mum and great learning using the Montessori materials.  Along with other FMS families,  the Olsen family planted the beautiful banana tree that we all love today that stands proudly outside the...
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Jun 16 2020

Raising a Reader

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Over the years, study after study has proven the importance of emphasizing reading in the lives of young children.  The benefits are numerous and varied, and you can learn about just a few of them here. You have no doubt heard the advice before, but here are four simple steps to raising your child as a reader. Read aloud to your child If you don’t already, now is a great...
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Jun 11 2020

Beyond Accomplished – Expanding Horizons

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Students graduating from our Upper Primary 9-12 Program share their experiences from their time at FMS. Read on to hear from Jade Mantica about her experiences. It all started 11 years ago when Jade Mantica started FMS in the NIDO Program. “I can still remember planting peas .  I planted so many pea plants that my mum had to throw some away.  It was my favourite thing to do.  I...
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Jun 11 2020

Assessment in Montessori Schools

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Testing is a hot-button topic for many families.  It’s important to know a school’s stance on assessments.  Read on to get an idea of where Montessori schools stand. Let’s Define Assessment… Merriam-Webster defines assessment as: “the action or an instance of making a judgment about something : the act of assessing something”. If we take a look at the evolution of the word itself, we find that assess comes from...
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Jun 03 2020

It’s Bedtime!

By Helpful Hints, Parenting No Comments
At some point or another, we all struggle with some element of our children’s bedtimes. We know they need a good amount of quality sleep but making that happen is no small task. Figuring out what works for your child is best done early on in their life, so today we are sharing some ideas to implement a successful bedtime structure for your baby or toddler.  But if you have...
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