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Grateful

This Montessori share o' mine is more a broad reflection as both of my kids start winding down, wrapping up their first years AWAY from Villa di Maria Montessori School.  I've been thinking about their journeys- from where it all started with their 3-year-old selves in Primary II to the present, as they've fully transitioned into their new schools. 

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A Muehlemann Moment!

Thank you, Mr. Muehlemann for the moment, and thank you, Mrs. Muehlemann for the precious pictures.  Sigh.  Sigh.  Sigh.     

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A Cronan Montessori Moment

My son, James in Mrs. Steinman's Primary Classroom, recalled a winter-break visit to the Science Center a few days ago while we were driving in the car.

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The Morning Magic Three

If the stars align and the universe leans in your favor, what THREE things can kick your morning off on the right foot each and every time?  Do tell.

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Sophie's Montessori Moments

Our beloved Lower Elementary Assistant, Sophie Andre, shared two of her Montessori Moments from personal experiences at home with her daughter, Lynne, who will be joining one of our Villa di Maria Primary classrooms this fall!

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Shall We Have Lunch?

The Elementary Hot Lunch has historically been a highly coveted experience at Villa di Maria Montessori School.  A long-held tradition.  Practical life at its finest. 

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Montessori Moments

Have you got one?  

A Montessori Moment?  

A time when you sat up and took special notice of marked growth in a certain area?
Or a particular instance on a particular day when something interesting occurred?
Or a funny conversation you had with your child about his or her day?
Or an important relationship that developed in your child's VdM experience that you'll never forget?  
Maybe a couple of moments?  
Several?  

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A Roma!

Wow!  Another phenomenal spring break journey by two of our elementary students! 

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Spring Break Shout Outs!

Wherever you go, whatever you do, we would LOVE, LOVE, TRIPLE LOVE to receive photo ops of your family fun with a special request incorporated into photo.  In some unique (or not so unique) way, weave the letters, V, D, M into your picture.  Get those creative (or not so creative) juices flowing (your choice) and share those spring break moments with your favorite school!

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LCM

Interviewed our rock star Director of Villa di Maria Montessori School, Mrs. Laura Ceretti-Michelman. 
Randomly.  
For kicks.  
Giving her minimal time to respond.  
Here's what she had to say:  

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Mini Montessorians

If you could flash back to a tinier version of yourself and place that mini-you in your very own classroom at Villa di Maria as an enthusiastic Montessori student, what lesson would MOST intrigue you and why?

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