“A child, more than anyone else, is a spontaneous observer of nature” – Maria Montessori   “A child, […]

Children, especially young children, can control three things: sleeping, eating, and going to the restroom.   Parents worry […]

Yesterday was the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s death.  Many of our classrooms discussed his […]

How many of us remember getting THROUGH certain subject in school, but not necessarily understanding the concepts?  Or […]

Little Hats, Big Hearts Students in the Elementary class joined volunteers across the country, knitting more than two […]

  The question: How many Valentines will be exchanged between the 60 elementary students?  These students knew that […]

In an article for Salon.com, Professor Peter Gray discusses the natural instincts children have to learn, discover, and […]

Food Work: The Tasty Side of Practical Life Lessons   From Mrs. Mayhugh Does your child love the […]

Article Recommendation: Parenting a Strong-Willed Child Ms. Lingo recently read this article by Dr. Laura Markham on parenting a […]

International Day of Peace at Wheaton Montessori School This year at Wheaton Montessori School, we are focusing our […]

Bringing Montessori Home: Creating Consistency Between Home and School for Your Child   Allow your child to do […]

Valuing a Peaceful and Caring Community   Every morning, our children approach the door to our school and […]

“It’s kind of like we’re just sitting around waiting for finals,” said my 16-year old high school junior […]

“Going-Out” – The World is the Classroom   An integral part of the elementary program is the opportunity for […]