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Summer Reading Suggestions
Summer Reading Suggestions
From understanding the Montessori approach to education to tips on how to say goodbye on that first day of school, we've got some suggested reading for you to take in over the course of the summer. Happy reading!
Didactic materials? Prepared environment? Work cycle? What are we talking about? This handy glossary of Montessori terms will prove useful over the course of your Montessori journey.
American Montessori Society Website
Dropping your child off for school in the fall, whether it's the first day at Summit or the first day anywhere at all is an emotional time! Melody Patton, MBA, shares some tips to consider ahead of time to make the transition as smooth as possible for you and your child.
Melody Patton, MBA, Montessori Life, Fall 2014
Transitions are hard - especially when things feel frantic in the morning or trying to get kids to bed at night on time for school the next day! When you can develop a consistent rhythm and routine with your daily transitions, your child will thrive on this predictability and gain independence. And the bonus is? You'll feel less frazzled too.
Kristen Ancker, Educational Consultant and Parent Coach (and former Children's House Lead Teacher at Summit Montessori School)
As with most independent schools, Summit Montessori School asks parents to give of their time, talent, and treasure to push the school to excellence at every turn. NAIS offers this easy to read resource that lays out:
How everybody wins—including you—when you volunteer
Why schools ask for tuition plus a gift
What those fund-raising appeals are really asking for
Karla Taylor, National Association of Independent Schools, copyright 2018
The Toddler Environment for the Child in Transition
This article presents a deep dive into the world of the toddler and does a great job explaining the rationale behind why the toddler classroom looks and is structured the way it is. A fascinating read for a parent of a Beginner!
Virginia Varga, Montessori Research & Development
Positive Discipline: Creating Respectful Relationships in Homes and Schools
This well-thought-out, researched, and practiced approach to discipline is rooted in the fundamental idea that children should be treated with dignity and respect. The pillars of this model closely align with the mission and values of Summit and with Montessori philosophy in general. More information and books can be found at www.positivediscipline.com
Positive Discipline, Jane Nelson
"An authentic Montessori school will implement a philosophical approach that is consistent with the educational methods and areas of instruction as defined by the observations, research, writings and instruction of Dr. Maria Montessori. A Montessori school must allow the child to develop naturally— children are able to learn at their own pace and follow their own individual interests, learning primarily through the hands-on use of scientifically prepared auto-didactic materials, and interacting with the environment under the guidance of a specially trained adult. A Montessori environment promotes the child’s ability to find things out independently, enabling motivation and knowledge-building through internal development rather than external teaching or rewards."
Montessori Public Policy Initiative
Read on to learn more about the "Montessori Essentials" your school should be striving towards for authentic, high fidelity, and quality Montessori education. Click on the resource "Montessori Essentials" from MPPI's website.
American Montessori Society: About the Classrooms
"To grasp the essence of Montessori education, just step inside a classroom. Beautiful, inviting, and thoughtfully
arranged, the room embodies each element of Maria Montessori’s revolutionary approach."
American Montessori Society: About the Classrooms
"To grasp the essence of Montessori education, just step inside a classroom. Beautiful, inviting, and thoughtfully
arranged, the room embodies each element of Maria Montessori’s revolutionary approach."
The American Montessori Society offers these top level views into the Montessori classroom. Each article touches on the curriculum, what your child will learn, and explains some classic Montessori materials your child will encounter on our shelves. We invite you to explore all three levels at Summit Montessori School both through these articles and in the invitations into the classroom and parent nights that will occur throughout the school year. We hope you'll join us at Curriculum Night, Parent-Child Work events, Transition Nights, and evening parent events where Summit hosts experts on childhood development, Montessori methodology, parent empowerment, and more.
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