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February 2022

Materials Spotlight: Racks and Tubes

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Racks and Tubes, The Test Tubes - they may go by different names, but they’re all the same: a gloriously detailed Montessori division material. Introduced to the child somewhere around the end of Lower Primary (6-9 Years) or beginning of Upper Primary (9-12 Years), the tiny parts are appealing. Adults who have had an opportunity to see the Racks and Tubes used are usually delighted by the way this physical...
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What is Montessori? 5 Main Points

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Pretty much anyone reading this article knows the answer to that question is not a simple one.  Are you new to Montessori? Have you found that anytime you ask the question you are amazed by the utter depth of the answers?  Have you had a child enrolled in Montessori for several years? Do people ask you to describe it and you find yourself unable to summarise it into a brief...
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New Class? Here’s What to Expect

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Welcome! Whether your family has been part of our community for years or you’re just joining us for the first time, we look forward to spending 2022 together. After the last two years, everyone is looking forward to a fresh start, with a return to some semblance of normalcy.   Some children will be Montessori students for the very first time. Others are moving up to a new level. Either way,...
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Establishing the Flow: Your Guide to a School Year Started Off Right

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It’s that time of the year again. Over the course of the summer, and even with the best of intentions, some of our routines tend to dissolve and give way to relaxation and adventures. Which is great!  The school year, however, has begun.  Now is the perfect time to consider what your family will do to get back into the groove.  Unless this is your child’s first year heading to...
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