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Article
Learning to Love the Natural World: A Unifying Message for Parents and Teachers
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 32, no. 1
Date: 2007
Pages: 153–170
Louise Chawla - Writings, North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals
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Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
Article
Linking the Family and the School: The Importance of Parental Choice in Admissions
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 20, no. 2
Date: Spring 1995
Pages: 21-26
Americas, Early childhood care and education, Early childhood education, Elementary education, Montessori method of education, Montessori schools, North America, North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals, Parent attitudes, Parent-teacher relationships, School administrators, United States of America
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Abstract/Notes: Discusses the role that Montessori school administrators can play in shaping the admissions process to create a powerful link between parents and the school. Reviews how school open houses, application procedures, and interviews influence parental attitudes, as well as the role that parental choice plays in the parent-school partnership. (MDM)
Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
Article
Working with Parents: Building the Spirit Through Collaboration
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 28, no. 2
Date: 2003
Pages: 137-140
Child development, Cognitive development, Early childhood education, Elementary education, Montessori method of education - Teachers, Montessori schools, North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals, Parent participation, Parent-teacher relationships, Parenting - Study and teaching, Parents
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Abstract/Notes: Offers suggestions for facilitating collaboration between families and schools, based on experience in Montessori education. Advocates gaining trust through regular informal social gatherings of parents and principal, pointing out that trust can help parents deal with anxiety over future academic success. Notes the efficacy of a parent education component for facilitating parent participation. Urges administrators to show sensitivity by speaking in encouraging terms and knowing what not to say.
Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
Article
A Day with Dr. Maria Montessori and Her Youthful Charges Is an Eye-Opener for the Average Parent
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 20, no. 3
Date: Summer 1995
Pages: 15-19
North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals
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Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
Book
The Child: What Every Caring Parent Needs to Know
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Abstract/Notes: Includes parent discussion guide
Language: English
Published: Clarendon Hills, Illinois: MECA-Seton Teacher Education Program, 2001
Book
Andy and His Daddy: A Book for Children and Their Parents
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Language: English
Published: Altoona, Pennsylvania: Parent Child Press, 1991
Article
Truth in Parenting
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 19, no. 2
Date: Spring 1994
Pages: 1–2
North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals
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Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
Article
Montessori Parent Group Forming
Available from: Digital Library of the Caribbean
Publication: St. John Tradewinds (St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands)
Date: May 12, 2008
Pages: 2
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Virgin Islands (USA)
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Abstract/Notes: "A parent interest group is forming for a Montessori preschool in Coral Bay..."
Language: English
Book
Modern Montessori at Home: A Creative Teaching Guide for Parents of Children Six Through Nine Years of Age
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Language: English
Published: Rossmoor, California: American Montessori Consulting, 1989
ISBN: 0-929487-02-8
Book
Montessori Erziehung in Familie/Kinderhaus/Schule: Ein Buch für Eltern und Kinderfreunde mit vielen Bildern [Montessori education in the family/children's home/school: A book for parents and friends of children with many pictures]
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Abstract/Notes: Distributed by the Deutsche Montessori-Gesellschaft with the October 1927 issue of their periodical "Montessori-Nachrichten".
Language: German
Published: Berlin, Germany: Deutsche Montessori-Gesellschaft, [1927]