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Taking Data Collection to the Next Level: Supporting the Whole Child

You’re a Montessori teacher; of course, you are doing daily observations of your students. As a Montessorian, you are a scientist studying your students’ behavior, interests, strengths, and individuality. Your goal is to guide your students on their educational journey. But how well are you genuinely achieving that? Are you addressing the whole child, as […]

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 It’s Conference Season – Let’s Work Less and Connect More!

It’s Montessori conference season, one of our favorite times of the year! Whether it’s the AMI Montessori Experience, the AMS Montessori Event, or any of the regional Montessori gatherings, we look forward to all that the events have to offer—the sessions, the conversations, and the camaraderie. Working Less for More Results Montessori conferences allow us

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Applying Montessori Principles in Our Work Environment: The Importance of Observation & Reflection

A foundational element of the Montessori education process is observing and reflecting, but this practice should not be limited to a child’s education. As adult Montessorians, we can and should be applying this practice to our own work environments. As a Montessori school administrator for many years, I developed Noorana, a Montessori school management software

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Nurturing the Montessori Mission: The Importance of Sustainable Business Practices

As parents and educators, we all strive for one common goal: to give our children the best possible foundation for a fulfilling life. As Montessori educators, we spend years educating ourselves to nurture the growth of future generations. The numbers in a recent survey* support this: Over 95% of Montessori school directors/heads of schools have

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When the status quo isn’t the way to go – 5 questions to consider for a successful new year

We are all guilty of becoming complacent. It happens. In our busy lives, we often resist change, and this is when we start thinking things like, “But we have always done it that way” or “If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.” My guess is that we have all said at least one of the

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Educator or Business Leader? The Dual Roles of a Montessori School Administrator

As Montessori educators, we are dedicated to the beautiful process of guiding children through their educational journeys. We have been trained to nurture and guide a child’s learning process. Our classrooms are sanctuaries of learning where each child is encouraged to explore, discover, and grow at their own pace. Ahhhh, blissful, isn’t it? However, as

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The Importance of Consistent & Accurate Data Collection: Why Montessorians Need to Step Up Their Data Game

As Montessori educators, we believe in the power of understanding. It’s what makes our approach to teaching so unique. But let’s face it—our data collection practices could be better. Data has the potential for growth and improvement, so why are our data collection processes often so fragmented and inconsistent when we know that data truly holds

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Simplifying Montessori School Management – Positioning Your Guides as Educational Experts

A new school year is upon us, and if you are like me, you likely set goals each year in hopes to have your most productive year yet. Every year, as I would consider my goals, I feel like I almost always came back to the same question: If Montessori philosophy is grounded in simplicity,

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Effective and Meaningful Communication with Parents

As Montessori educators, it’s easy to overlook the importance of effective communication with parents. We assume they understand the value of our child-centered methodology and holistic approach to developing soft skills and executive functions. However, our busy, multitasking parents may not always be aware of the intricacies of Montessori education or the benefits it offers

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