We have another new friend at Summer Camp today!  And depending on timing, we may have TWO!   […]

In an authentic Montessori mixed-aged classroom, students will spend several years with the same core group of students.  […]

Orientating to a New Environment   With so many new students joining us this summer and the start […]

One of the biggest areas of focus at Wheaton Montessori School is that of self-advocacy in our students, […]

“Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” -Maria Montessori   Independence […]

“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 […]