emotional regulation

At FMS, in addition to meeting (often exceeding) students’ academic, social and physical learning needs, our programs intentionally prepare children for the world beyond the classroom, beyond school. We prepare children for life, and for a life of peace! In Montessori, peace is more than a concept, it is a living practice that starts within the child and expands outward, creating a world grounded in understanding and empathy. You can...

With Sydney sunshine making a grand and very welcome appearance for the start of spring, we are excited to get our students back into the FMS gardens for more learning and growing in our bountiful outdoor spaces. One of the many beautiful and empowering aspects of Montessori education is how it helps children understand themselves as valued members of their communities through Care of the Environment. Practical Life work provides...

Last week we had the pleasure of hosting local Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Jessica L’Green, to speak with FMS families about how we can better support children’s sensory processing and emotional regulation. Jessica’s insightful presentation opened with an invitation for the parents and educators present to first consider their own sensory processing tendencies and their own emotional responses; a practice she encouraged us to continue throughout the session. This was a...