As Montessori learners develop the ability to measure and "tell" time, they are increasingly motivated to use these skills beyond daily routines. We know children are fascinated by large numbers, including large measurements of time across generations or even eons. In the Elementary classrooms, … Read more about The Timelines
A Conversation with Alumnus Max Rosenwasser
In this episode of Hudson Monte-Stories, we have a conversation with Max Rosenwasser. Max is a high school teacher in Los Angeles. He came to this school through a Teach for America placement. In addition to graduating from HMS, Max is a graduate of Brown University and Western Reserve Academy. … Read more about A Conversation with Alumnus Max Rosenwasser
A Conversation with Tracy Keenan About The HMS Give List
On this edition of Hudson Monte-Stories, Matt Virgil speaks with Tracy Keenan, Director of Development, about the HMS Give List. Tracy explains that the HMS Give List is a new opportunity to support the school. Like a shopping cart on all types of company’s websites, the HMS Give List presents … Read more about A Conversation with Tracy Keenan About The HMS Give List
A Conversation with Alumnus Kohl Lightcap
On this edition of Hudson Monte-Stories, Matt Virgil, Head of School, and Michelle Lazor, Director of Admissions and Alumni Relations, talk with Kohl Lightcap. Kohl has a doctorate in physical therapy and practices in Central Pennsylvania. They speak about his role as a Physical Therapist … Read more about A Conversation with Alumnus Kohl Lightcap
Telling Time
While young children may not easily grasp the abstract concept of time, they are nonetheless inundated with references to the measurement of time. They observe that understanding time, knowing what time it is, knowing how much time something is going to take, and the like, seem to be very important … Read more about Telling Time
A Conversation with Alumna Ladan Jaballas
Welcome to the latest episode the Hudson Monte-Stories podcast where Matt Virgil, Head of School, and Michelle Lazor, Director of Admissions & Alumni Relations, spoke with Ladan Jaballas. Ladan is a graduate of Hudson Montessori School. She went on to Western Reserve Academy and is … Read more about A Conversation with Alumna Ladan Jaballas
Thankful: Montessori
It's the American Thanksgiving, and across the country, families are gathering together to acknowledge the things for which they are grateful, to share abundant meals and family traditions, honoring the harvest and hearth, what we reap and what we sow. Today, I am grateful for Montessori, and for … Read more about Thankful: Montessori
One Key At A Time – The Piano Fund
Welcome to this special episode of the Hudson Monte-Stories podcast where Matt Virgil, Head of School, spoke with James Rhodes, Director of The Conservatory of Music at Hudson Montessori School, and Tracy Keenan, Director of Development, about a special and unique opportunity to purchase two … Read more about One Key At A Time – The Piano Fund
A Conversation with Alumnus Niraj Naik
Welcome to the second episode the Hudson Monte-Stories podcast where Matt Virgil, Head of School, and Michelle Lazor, Director of Admissions & Alumni Relations, spoke with Niraj Naik. In this episode, Ms. Michelle and I have a chance to catch up with Niraj Naik. Niraj is a graduate of … Read more about A Conversation with Alumnus Niraj Naik
Separation Stress in Early Childhood
For older children, who have a more developed sense of themselves separate from their parents and their ability to influence their environments, separation stress can take on a whole new intensity. Children who may have been transitioning between spaces with ease might suddenly seem anxious again, … Read more about Separation Stress in Early Childhood
Back to School Tips for You and Your Child
Even though it's exciting to go back to school in the fall, transitioning from the laidback summer into an academic schedule can be a challenge for children and parents alike. Taking a few steps to ease this transition can help set your children up for success at school. Establish a New … Read more about Back to School Tips for You and Your Child
Still Waters Run Deep: Middle Schoolers and the First Day of School
One of the best games to play as the parent of a Middle Schooler is, "Guess the Emotion that's Fueling this Behavior." Is it fear? Hunger? Sadness? Joy? Confidence? Exhaustion? Boredom? Is your adolescent's silence because they're upset about something? Or are they just thinking deeply? Are they … Read more about Still Waters Run Deep: Middle Schoolers and the First Day of School
