Frank Leto, a multidimensional artist and certified Montessori Guide, has long been loved by parents and schools for his children's music. A talented instrumentalist who plays Brazilian percussion, Afro-Cuban percussion and Trinidadian Steel Drum, in 2007 he contributed the music curriculum to The Center for Guided Montessori Studies' Early ...
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Ask a Montessorian: Leadership Series
“I’ll be joining my school’s board of directors for the first time, and have never served on a nonprofit team before. What are some things I should keep in mind since I’m coming from a for-profit school?”
This is a great question and critical to understand in order to help the board and school function in the best ways possible. It is ...
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A Message to Montessori Families
Dear Montessori Parents,
Around the world, Montessori school communities are facing unprecedented challenges. The present crisis threatens the lives and learning of children, the well-being of families, the livelihood of parents and teachers, and the very existence of our schools. As partners in our children’s education, we have an opportunity and ...
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Montessori Community Comes Together to Support Schools, Teachers and Families During the COVID- 19 Crisis
The last couple of weeks have certainly felt like March Madness as schools nationwide were closed with very little notice. Immediately a group of Montessori leaders and educators from across the US and internationally began to meet and work together to find resources to help schools, teachers, and families. This sparked the creation of The ...
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Help! How do I know how to recognize true Montessori?
"I'm a new parent and have been hearing so much about the Montessori method from friends and online. All of the information is somewhat conflicting, though, and I want to introduce the true principles in my home. What would you say are the cornerstones of Montessori, especially for parents wishing to integrate it in the ...
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