Scholarship Options Available

Scholarship Options for Kindergarten and Lower Elementary Students Mis Manos Montessori School families have two scholarship options available: Option 1: Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA)The ESA program allows families to
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Now Enrolling Grades 1 – 3

We’re excited to announce that enrollment is now open for our Montessori Lower Elementary program (Grades 1–3)! If you’re looking for a child-centered, hands-on learning environment where independence, curiosity,
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The Process of “Normalization”

In Montessori education, the term “normalization” has a specialized meaning. “Normal” does not refer to what is considered to be “typical” or “average” or even “usual”. “Normalization” does not
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The Montessori Program

PRACTICAL LIFE: The Practical Life area enhances the development of task organization and cognitive order through the care of self, care of the environment, exercises of grace and courtesy, and
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The Forgotten Citizen – Maria Montessori

“THE FORGOTTEN CITIZEN”PARTS FROM A LETTER WRITTEN IN 1947 AND SENT TO ALL GOVERNMENTS My life has been spent in the research of truth. Through study of children I
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Fundamental Differences Between Montessori and Traditional Education

Montessori Traditional Respect for individual differences; Emphasis on conforming to the group; Self-motivation and child centered learning process; Emphasis on grades, punishment or rewards as motivating factors; Multi-age grouping
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The Purpose of Montessori

In Mis Manos Montessori School classroom this objective is approached in two ways: first, by allowing each child to experience the excitement of learning by the child’s own choice
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From the Desk of Dr. Celeste Miller

Celeste Miller Ph.D. is Alexander’s (former student) grandmother. She has many years of experience with early education and has even published great books. We are very excited to have
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Thoughts on The Montessori Method

Thoughts on the Montessori Method by Dr. Celeste Miller, retired early childhood professor with Montessori experience, and proud grandmother of former Mis Manos graduates, Elena and Alexander. Learning to
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Thoughts on Montessori – Character Building

 Recently, I shared some information with the faculty about discipline. One of the greatest challenges we face as parents and educators is teaching our children right from wrong and
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