We had a wonderful Meet the Teachers event at The Montessori House last night.  Thanks to all the parents who attended and all the teachers who were met!

Our Director, Ms. Maria, spent a few minutes welcoming everyone to the school for 2014-15.

Ms. Maria asked parents to keep in this thought in mind: a happy parent makes a happy child.

With that in mind, Ms. Maria offered her Top 10 Tips for a Great School Year (expanded version here):

Top 10 Tips for a Great School Year

1.    Set a happy tone for your child’s day!  Stay calm, and make a happy, quick, quiet exit at the front door (or playground).
2.    Dress your child in easy-to-wear clothing and shoes.
3.    Be on time.
4.    Role model staying safe and following the rules.
5.    Find a friend.
6.    Be involved, and make a difference for your child.
7.    Let school be school and home be home.
8.    Raise the bar, and be happy about your child’s emerging independence.
9.    Don’t ask your child what he/she did at school today.
10. Questions?  Please ask, but be aware of when and where you ask.

* Detailed explanations available here.

So, follow these 10 Tips and we’re sure to have a great school year!

Finally, a thought from Maria Montessori on why we want a happy child in the classroom:

” A child who has become master of his acts through long, pleasant and interesting activities in which he has engaged, is a child filled with health and joy and remarkable for his calmness and discipline. “

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