Thank you for a great session! After 7 years as a Montessori family, I found that I still learned new things and will certainly be applying some of the strategies suggested as we parent our two elementary aged daughters to adulthood.
Amanda Walton
Sherel Hersch
Maren–this is great! I was a “traditional” kindergarten teacher before I had kids so I always enjoy learning about education. Before I had children, I was only vaguely informed about Montessori education. I chose the school because it was different from what I did at home & thought it would be a great complement. I […]
Thanks for all your follow-up!
Outstanding webinar! Thank you so much for answering every single question I had. You individualized this information for me. Truly outstanding!
The anecdotes were effective, genuine and engaging. The clearly organized outline was very helpful, it was nice to able read and follow the quotes and the pace was perfect for note taking.
Kimberley
Thanks for giving us the opportunity to give this a test run. I especially appreciated your soothing nature, and ability to convey things objectively.
Steve
What a great course, really interesting material. Makes me even more happy we chose a Montessori school.
Daena
Great course! Wonderfully packed full of useful information. I have such a better understanding of Montessori and what my children are doing in their classroom and in their learning life as a whole. Much appreciated.
AMI Bulletin, Fall 2009
The book also helps put right some of the many (often perpetuated) misconceptions about what Montessori is and isn’t. Some Montessori principles are highlighted all testifying to the fact that the approach is much more than teaching. Topics such as the environment, the absence of grading, homework, etc. are addressed.
Trevor Eissler
One unique aspect of this book is a thorough checklist of what to look for when first visiting a school. Often parents are overwhelmed when observing classrooms and meeting the principal and/or teachers. It’s hard to know what to be aware of and what questions to ask without any prior experience. Schmidt expertly guides prospective […]
