Why I No Longer Worry About Keeping My Kids in a “Bubble” at Montessori
For a long time, I worried that keeping my kids in Fiore Montessori’s small, nurturing environment beyond preschool would put them in a...
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Sep 252 min read
Adolescent Odyssey Trip!
As a Montessori adolescent program, there are two essential principles to which we aspire: one is building community , and the second is...
Apr 22 min read
Bread Making Recipe
Bread making is a popular food preparation work found in many of the classroom environments at Fiore! Parents are often curious to learn...
Mar 131 min read
The Morning Work Cycle
The morning work cycle is arguably the most important part of a Montessori school day experience. The length may vary slightly depending...
Feb 12 min read
Little Adjustments Become Gold Says One Parent
Have you ever heard a concept explained in a way that really stuck with you? Maybe it was even something you already knew well, but the...
Jan 43 min read
Responding to Conflict
Watching your child experience conflict is hard for any parent. However, learning how to navigate conflict with others is normal,...
Oct 18, 20232 min read
Adolescent Program Invites Visiting Experts to Teach
This fall season we are happy to welcome a variety of community “experts” to Fiore’s campus to share their range of creative talents!...
Sep 20, 20232 min read
The Elementary Going Out
We all have fond memories of going on field trips with our class in school. Your teacher would announce where you’d be going, you’d bring...
May 23, 20232 min read
Simple Summer Ideas!
1. Spend time outside! Summer is a great opportunity to spend more time outside. Whether it’s playing in the yard, going for a walk, or...
Apr 26, 20232 min read
Why Cursive?
At Fiore, and many Montessori schools across the world, children are taught to write in cursive. At first glance this may seem odd. We...
Apr 13, 20231 min read
Four Ideas for Celebrating Earth Day
"There is no description, no image in any book that is capable of replacing the sight of real trees, and all the life to be found around...
Mar 29, 20232 min read
5 Tips for Effective Communication with Children
Sometimes it can feel like our children just won’t listen or like every request we make is met with whining or a tantrum. Here are five...
Feb 22, 20233 min read
Preparation of the Hand
Every detail of a Montessori classroom and curriculum is very purposefully designed. Maria Montessori so brilliantly constructed her...
Feb 15, 20231 min read
Montessori Materials Explained: The Grammar Symbols
A guiding principle in Montessori education is to move from concrete to abstract. The ability to explore and manipulate with the hands is...
Jan 25, 20233 min read
Why We Don't Enforce Sharing
Teaching children to share has become a mainstream concept that many parents feel pressured to enforce. However, when we stop and think...
Jan 18, 20232 min read
Montessori at Home: The Prepared Adult
At Fiore, we often get the question, “How can we implement Montessori at home?”. Many times these discussions focus around materials,...
Dec 14, 20223 min read
What Does "Freedom and Limits" Mean?
The idea of freedom and limits is fundamental to the Montessori philosophy but is often misunderstood. Some people hear this phrase and...
Dec 7, 20221 min read
Montessori Inspired Gift Ideas
Looking for some last minute gifts? We have gathered some ideas for different age ranges below. Share your gift ideas in the comments as...
Nov 30, 20222 min read
Montessori "Homework"
Parent’s often ask the question, “What can we do at home to support what is happening in the classroom?”. The answer to this question is...
Nov 16, 20222 min read
Tips for Holidays with Children
The holidays are a time of family, traditions, and joy. However, they can also a time of upended routines, guests in the house, and...
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