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By Parent Education
The following is a letter to one of our parents that I wrote, addressing an important concern. She’s given permission to make the response available to all Bala House parents. Dear Alicia, You asked an important question and I’ve given it a lot of thought: What comes after Bala House? Montessori’s approach has almost more [...]
By Parent Education
by J.A. Beydler for Montessori Services – Ms. Beydler is a nationally published writer, parent, and former day care owner/operator. Her articles appear online and in regional parenting lifestyle publications. Inside the Montessori community and beyond, multi-age classrooms are a hot topic for parents, teachers, and school administrators. Multi-age class, combination class, double grade, split-grade [...]
By Kathy Galvin
by Kristine Beoka, MA. Krisitne has worked for Montessori Services for over 11 years. As the Merchandising Manager, she reviews and chooses items for their two catalogs and websites. She is a proud “auntie” and godmother to more than a dozen little ones and loves to play in her free time. I must admit that [...]
By Kathy Galvin
By J.A. Beydler for Montessori Services; Ms. Beydler is a nationally published writer, parent, and former day care owner/operator. Her articles appear online and in regional parenting lifestyle publications. Do you find pastry intimidating? Children don’t! Any child who has played with modeling dough will be eager to use the same techniques to create a [...]
By Lisa Valentine
Despite concerns about the weather, the Sonnie McFarland event held Thursday night, February 3rd in the St. A’s sanctuary drew perhaps seventy-five people. Staffers and parents from Bala House, Montessorians from the area, and a good sprinkling of parishioners heard Sonnie speak on Unveiling the Authentic Child-A Cornerstone of Peace. Sonnie came with a spirit [...]