by Desert Montessori | May 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Montessori’s Narrative Curriculum framework by Chris von Lersner As thinking adults, there’s so much we want our children to know. In the past, adults who wanted to provide a rigorous education simply decided what children “should” learn, then hammered out a...
by Desert Montessori | Apr 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
“…the Cosmic Plan can be presented to the child, as a thrilling tale of the earth we live in….” — Maria Montessori Part 1. An involuntary hiatus leads to a landmark Educational Innovation In 1940, when Maria Montessori was already 70 years old, WW2 broke...
by Desert Montessori | Mar 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
One of the best ways to celebrate spring and shake off the winter doldrums is to get in the garden. Just think – gardening downright saved Colin in The Secret Garden, imagine what it could do for you! By Liza Frolkis I’ve spent a decade of my life dedicated to...
by Desert Montessori | Feb 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
We periodically share our favorite books for kiddos in our blogs and realized that we don’t ever share resources for parents! We won’t be presumptuous enough to suggest any fiction (though if you haven’t already been here, please go immediately and enjoy yourself!),...
by Desert Montessori | Feb 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
by Augustsa Durham Montessori education does not end with preschool, it’s only just begun. So you’ve loved the first few years of the DMS Montessori Toddler and Primary program for your young child. Now, as you look ahead, you are facing a decision about the...
