http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:43:57 -0700 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:11:38 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Former-Montessori-teacher-turned-awardwinning-childrens-musician-to-perform-in-Chicago?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner Chicago’s own children's songwriter, Justin Roberts is set to perform a free family concert at this weekend’s Magnificent Mile Festival of Lights. Justin Roberts, a former Montessori preschool teacher writes songs that appeal to bo... Montessori at Home Parent Resources Music Teachers Fall Family Activities Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:11:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Former-Montessori-teacher-turned-awardwinning-childrens-musician-to-perform-in-Chicago?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Free-Thanksgiving-paper-folding-activities-to-make-with-children?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner Thanksgiving is a time when families gather to spend time together, cooking, eating, playing and laughing. Finding fun and creative activities to fill the time between cooking and eating that appeal to children and don’t create a huge mess o... Creative Work Enrichment Activities Parent Resources Save Money on Montessori Materials Teachers Fall Family Activities Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:31:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Free-Thanksgiving-paper-folding-activities-to-make-with-children?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m11d13-A-Montessori-Thanksgiving-feast?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner Nearly every Montessori community organizes some kind of Thanksgiving feast during which the entire school community, teachers, parents and children come together to celebrate a day of gratitude with food and fun. The activities presented at the f... Practical Life Montessori at Home Sensorial Activities Science Activities Healthy Food Activities Montessori Activities Teachers Fall Family Activities Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:29:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m11d13-A-Montessori-Thanksgiving-feast?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Thanksgiving-Montessori-activities-for-young-children?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner Montessori activities for young children often differ from traditional activities in that they engage a child's senses, allow for independent exploration, use real objects that are meaningful and relevant and encourage creativity. Instead of o... Practical Life Creative Work Montessori at Home Sensorial Activities Healthy Food Activities Montessori Activities Teachers Fall Family Activities Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:16:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Thanksgiving-Montessori-activities-for-young-children?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Proposed-Montessori-charter-school-rejected-by-Chicago-Public-Schools?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner The Chicago Public Schools Office of New Schools has notified Avondale Montessori Academy that it will not be awarded a CPS Charter for the 2010-2011 school year. According to a statement released by the school design team for Avondale M... Montessori Charter Schools Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:16:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Proposed-Montessori-charter-school-rejected-by-Chicago-Public-Schools?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m11d2-A-Gratitude-Jar-for-children?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner Gratitude is defined as “a positive emotion or attitude in acknowledgment of a benefit that one has received or will receive”. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the themes of thankfulness and gratitude with children are common ... Montessori at Home Language Activities Montessori Activities Teachers Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:15:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m11d2-A-Gratitude-Jar-for-children?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Montessori-Madness-author-adds-more-workshops-to-Chicago-visit?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner Trevor Eissler, author of the new book Montessori Madness: A Parent to Parent Argument for Montessori Education has added more parent workshops hosted by area Montessori schools during his visit to Chicago during the week of November 3-5, 200... Parent Resources Montessori education Montessori Philosophy Montessori 101 Teachers Montessori Book Reviews Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:10:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Montessori-Madness-author-adds-more-workshops-to-Chicago-visit?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Montessori-Mosaics-Beautiful-photographic-artwork-celebrates-the-child?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner Kristi Perry, like many Montessori teachers, was introduced to and fell in love with the Montessori philosophy when her child began preschool. As most parents do, Ms. Perry began volunteering at her child's school and discovered that Montessor... Montessori Accessories Peace Education Montessori Philosophy Teachers Fundraising Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:11:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Montessori-Mosaics-Beautiful-photographic-artwork-celebrates-the-child?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m10d21-School-appropriate-Halloween-costumes-for-Montessori-children?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner Many Montessori schools now request that students, in keeping with the philosophy that children be exposed to real objects that are beautiful and natural, wear Halloween costumes to school that are based upon a real person, thing or animal. Scary ... Montessori at Home Parent Resources Montessori Philosophy Teachers Fall Family Activities Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:29:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m10d21-School-appropriate-Halloween-costumes-for-Montessori-children?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m10d16-NurtureShock-New-Thinking-about-Children-book-review?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner NurtureShock: New Thinking about ChildrenIn the new book NurtureShock: New Thinking about Children authors Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman present a new and controversial perspective on 10 different topics associated with child development, human beha... Parent Resources Teachers Montessori Book Reviews Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:24:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m10d16-NurtureShock-New-Thinking-about-Children-book-review?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Illinois-conferences-for-educators-New-ideas-teaching-materials-and-inspiration?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner Illinois teacher workshops offer new ideas and educational inspiration for the 2009-2010 school year  (photo credit: jdurham)Professional conferences for teachers, school administrators, teacher educators, home schoolers and paren... Peace Education Montessori education Montessori 101 Teachers Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:44:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Illinois-conferences-for-educators-New-ideas-teaching-materials-and-inspiration?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Free-and-sale-Montessori-materials-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner Halloween Montessori activities focus on pumpkins (photo credit: jppi)Halloween is just around the corner and while most children are thinking about choosing a costume and trick-or-treating, new Montessori materials can take the focus off c... Enrichment Activities Science Activities Language Activities Montessori Activities Save Money on Montessori Materials Back-to-School Teachers Fall Family Activities Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:48:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Free-and-sale-Montessori-materials-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Make-a-Difference-Day-2009-Community-service-volunteer-projects-for-children?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner  Make a Difference Day 2009 (Photo credit: USA Weekend)Saturday, October 24th, 2009 celebrates a national day of helping others as Make a Difference Day. This annual event boasts participation by millions of people, young and old across the... Parent Resources Peace Education Montessori Philosophy Teachers Fall Family Activities Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:51:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Make-a-Difference-Day-2009-Community-service-volunteer-projects-for-children?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Montessori-Madness-Author-to-visit-Chicago-Parent-workshops-in-November?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner Montessori Madness! author, Trevor Eissler to have parent workshops in Chicago ( Photo credit: Montessori Madness!)Earlier this year, Trevor Eissler, a dedicated father of three Montessori children, wrote the book,  Montessori Madness! A Parent ... Parent Resources Montessori education Montessori Philosophy Teachers Montessori Book Reviews Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:21:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Montessori-Madness-Author-to-visit-Chicago-Parent-workshops-in-November?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Avondale-Montessori-Academy-seeks-charter-approval-in-Chicago?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner Community Forum for proposed Chicago Montessori charter school  (Credit:Avondale Montessori Academy)Avondale Montessori Academy, a proposed tuition-free Montessori charter school in Chicago that is seeking operating authority from the Chicago Pu... Montessori education Teachers Montessori Charter Schools Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:38:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Avondale-Montessori-Academy-seeks-charter-approval-in-Chicago?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Fun-pumpkin-Montessori-activities-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner Fun pumpkin Montessori activities for Halloween (credit:bekahboo)The changing of the seasons is the perfect time to incorporate new Montessori early childhood activities that are hands-on, engage the senses, are meaningful and create a... Outdoor Montessori Activities Practical Life Creative Work Montessori at Home Enrichment Activities Parent Resources Sensorial Activities Science Activities Healthy Food Activities Math Activities Montessori Activities Teachers Fall Family Activities Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:28:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Fun-pumpkin-Montessori-activities-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Where-to-find-Chicago-Montessori-school-reviews?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner Public and private school reviews by parents for parents(Photo credit Jdurham)The school year is well under way; children are settled into the day-to-day routine, teachers know quite a bit about every child in the class, but some parents are still tr... Parent Resources Montessori education Montessori 101 Back-to-School Teachers Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:28:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Where-to-find-Chicago-Montessori-school-reviews?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Meet-local-artists-and-have-family-fun-at-Ravenswood-ArtWalk?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner Ravenswood ArtWalk is October 3 & 4 (Credit:RAW)Walk into any Montessori classroom and you will see framed prints of original artwork, posters of famous artists, and children’s masterpieces displayed. Montessori environments value an a... Outdoor Montessori Activities Creative Work Montessori at Home Enrichment Activities Parent Resources Field Trips Fall Family Activities Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:15:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Meet-local-artists-and-have-family-fun-at-Ravenswood-ArtWalk?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Fall-Festival-at-Toms-Farm-Market?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner Tom's Fall Festival is fun for the whole family (photo credit:jppi)Last weekend marked the opening of Tom’s Fall Festival in Huntley, Illinois. Located about 1 hour northwest of Chicago, Tom’s Farm Market, a family owned and operated work... Outdoor Montessori Activities Enrichment Activities Parent Resources Sensorial Activities Science Activities Field Trips Fall Family Activities Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:20:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Fall-Festival-at-Toms-Farm-Market?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Celebrate-Johnny-Appleseed-Day-with-Montessori-activities?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner Celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day (Photo Credit:Tolea)Johnny Appleseed Day is celebrated on September 26. Montessori environments celebrate this special day with a variety of hands-on activities that celebrate Johnny Appleseed’s legacy and appeal ... Outdoor Montessori Activities Practical Life Enrichment Activities Parent Resources Sensorial Activities Science Activities Healthy Food Activities Montessori Activities Teachers Field Trips Fall Family Activities Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:53:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12737-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Celebrate-Johnny-Appleseed-Day-with-Montessori-activities?cid=exrss-Chicago-Montessori-Learning-Examiner