Montessori at Home
Welcome to the Community Journal of Marin Montessori School. Here we will support families seeking to provide an educationally rich learning environment within their homes and communities.
Marin Montessori School
“If teaching is to be effective with young children, it must assist them to advance on the way to independence.”
Maria Montessori, The Discovery of the Child
Toddler
Please know that we will do our best to support you during these difficult times. We recognize that many of you are trying to work from home while also taking care of your children. We have prepared guidelines below that we hope you will read carefully and that will continue to support your child’s Montessori…
Primary
Please know that we will do our best to support you during these difficult times. We recognize that many of you are trying to work from home while also taking care of your children. We have prepared guidelines below that we hope you will read carefully and that will continue to support your child’s Montessori…
Lower Elementary
Developing a learning plan for your child: A Message from your Lower Elementary team. Due to the temporary closure of MMS, we have come up with a plan for your children to continue their learning while at home. We have spoken to each child to get them thinking about what they know they want and…
Upper Elementary
How to support a continued Montessori education for your Upper Elementary student: A message from your Upper Elementary team. During this time of transition and uncertainty, we have come up with a plan for your children to continue their learning while at home. We have spoken to each child to get them thinking about what…
Junior High
Supporting a continued Montessori education for your adolescent while at home is possible, and we, the Junior High team, are here to help. Despite the level of uncertainty and anxiety that we are all facing, this time at home will not be wasted for your student. Working from home presents unique opportunities for your adolescent…
Elementary Reader’s Theater & Read Aloud
“Listen along while Elementary Students read some of their favorite stories for their Primary buddies…”
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Spanish with Mishelle
“Sing along with Mishelle and practice Spanish with your favorite songs…”
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Elementary Songs, Stories & Recipes:
“Join us for Songs, Stories and delicious recipes to share…”
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The Prepared Environment:
“Learning is most effective when it is within a greater context…”
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Movement with Kathy:
“If it rains and you have some inside time, here are a few ideas.”
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James’s Fitness Challenge:
“…in times of uncertainty having a fitness regime you can fall back on can really help keep life a little more structured.”
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Primary Class Sing-Along:
“…watching together gives them time to enjoy seeing the words and hand motions so they can practice with you, or independently.”
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Toddler Class Sing-Along and Story Time:
“Join us for a fireside sing-along and story time with Miss Lynn and Miss Alyssa.”
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Slow Walks with Miss Cheryl:
“Learning to walk without a destination…”
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