Observations and Discoveries
Chapter 19: Observations and Discoveries In this installation of our monthly blog, we reach the stage of The Secret of Childhood where Dr. Montessori details the creation of her educational […]
Entries by Lila
Online Classes: COMS rises to challenge
School in the time of coronavirus has become a topic of major discussion- and for good reason! Online classes, in-person school, hybrid models, and even terms such as “micro school” […]
Part 2: Education of the Child
We have finally reached part 2. At this point in the book it feels like we are really reaching the “good stuff”. After many chapters outlining the way a child’s […]
June Blog: The Intelligence of Love
It has been a few months since I last wrote a blog. Not only were we coming to the end of Part 1 in “The Secret of Childhood”, but you […]
Early Education and Lifelong Learning
A Developing Brain Our brains change quickly during early childhood. According to this article from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, “in the first few years of […]
Cultivate Community
In our transition to remote schooling, Council Oak is maintaining its focus on community. Not only does this help to keep us feeling good, but it also increases intrinsic motivation […]
Practical Life Aids the Mathematical Mind
Practical Life Aids the Mathematical Mind I am a mom of 2 children, and a Montessori Guide from Council Oak Montessori School. Since completing my AMI Montessori training in 2009, […]
Council Oak Montessori School is taking big steps to shorten the gap between home and school.
At 8:30 AM on March 30th, 2020 Council Oak Montessori School returned to their classrooms – virtually. Once the decision to close school due to COVID-19 concerns was made, and […]
How Montessori Prepares Students to Adapt
Introduction For this month’s blog I will take a break from The Secret of Childhood. For one, we have covered all, but the final 2 chapters of Part 1, marking […]
Montessori for Life: with Kurt Shelby
COMS Alumnus, Kurt Shelby talks about his transition from Montessori to traditional schooling and his career in music. After reading about Kurt’s experience transitioning from Montessori, enjoy listening to this […]