Come and visit us during one of our Open House Events.

St. Joseph Montessori School holds several Open House events throughout the school year to meet the changing needs and busy schedule of your family.

Friday January 27 9-11 am. (Classes are in session for this open house. To reduce distractions in the classroom, we request that parents only attend this day. If you'd like to see, firsthand, how a Montessori classroom functions, we encourage you to stop by.)

Sunday, January 29, 2012 3-5 pm (Children are welcome to attend.)

Sunday, February 12, 2012 3-5 pm (Children are welcome to attend.)

Sunday, March 18, 2012 3-5 pm (Children are welcome to attend.)

Your visit will be helpful in getting a glimpse into the school, meeting staff and some current parents. We will also answer your questions regarding the school, the Montessori Method and tools that your children will be using.

Light refreshments will be served.

Hints to make your Open House experience more informative:

Do a little research and learn about the Montessori Method. You don't have to become an expert, but if you understand the basics, you'll know right away if Montessori is right for you.

 

Visit the website for the American Montessori Society and read some of their Family Support Materials.

 

Read about how Montessori compares to traditional schools. One place you can find the results of these studies is on the Association Montessori International website at  www.montessori-ami.org/research/research.htm. This association was founded in 1929 by Dr Maria Montessori to champion the cause of all children.

 

Visit the North American Montessori Teacher's Association website for information on teaching Montessori.

Make an informed decision:

Selecting a school for your child is a very serious decision. Before you make that decision, write down your priorities. Know what you are looking for. But, the most important thing to do is to observe in a classroom. Observe both our school and other schools. See the difference. Write down your thoughts, compare them to your priorities list and then discuss them with your family. Download this chart to help guide your observations and to log your thoughts.  (pdf)

 

Though not necessary before attending one of our open houses, you can learn more about Maria Montessori and her findings in the following books.

Books written by Maria Montessori:

·         The Montessori Method

·         The Discovery of the Child

·         The Secret of Childhood

·         The Absorbent Mind

·         Education for a New World

 

There are also a variety of books about Montessori, research regarding the teaching method, how it applies to the modern classroom, or how to implement Maria Montessori’s practices in your own home. Some of these include:

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·         Montessori: A Modern Approach by Paula Polk Lilliard

·         Montessori Today by Paula Polk Lilliard

·         Learning How to Learn Nancy Rambusch

·         A Way of Learning by Ann Burke Neubert

·        The Montessori Controversy by John Chattin-McNichols, Ph.D.

·         Montessori and Your Child  by Terry Malloy

·         Together with Montessori by Cam Gordon

·         Maria Montessori: A Biography by Rita Kramer

·         Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius by Dr. Angeline Lilliard