By Braden Pemberton Director of Admissions & Special Projects The basic tenants of a Montessori classroom posit that a space should be beautiful, accessible, organized, and limited. These framing ideas remove barriers to children while they pursue activities that meet their developmental drives. Why not bring a whiff of that into your home space? At […]
By Amy Williams, MA, DTR, RMT For many of our younger students, walking independently is a new skill. It is necessary to practice as much as possible in order to refine balance and grace. Children are developing muscles, building self-confidence, developing self-construction and most importantly, growing in independence at lightning speed! The practice of walking […]
Editor’s note – We held a parent education night, and invited current parents across our Primary and Elementary program to sit for a panel. Each panelist shared their thoughts and processes as they considered the decision to keep their children in the Primary program for their kindergarten year. It wasn’t always an easy choice, but […]
By Dr. Becky Bailey In its simplest terms, saying “no” and being heard is called “assertiveness.” It is a key skill that both adults and children must cultivate in order to develop healthy relationships. Assertive commands focus on what you want to have happen, give clear information about what to do, and are given in […]
As a new parent to TPMS, while my son is thriving in his classroom, I’m still trying to figure out my role as a parent at the school. Volunteer hours are required as part of our enrollment to keep us connected as a community and to help keep the tuition rates down. I’m totally on board with that because who doesn’t like saving a little money? If that means I give some of my time, I’m happy to help. I (sometimes) have energy to give!
