Bread Making Recipe
Bread making is a popular food preparation work found in many of the classroom environments at Fiore! Parents are often curious to learn...
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- Mar 13
- 1 min
The Morning Work Cycle
The morning work cycle is arguably the most important part of a Montessori school day experience. The length may vary slightly depending...
- Feb 1
- 2 min
Little Adjustments Become Gold Says One Parent
Have you ever heard a concept explained in a way that really stuck with you? Maybe it was even something you already knew well, but the...
- Jan 4
- 3 min
Responding to Conflict
Watching your child experience conflict is hard for any parent. However, learning how to navigate conflict with others is normal,...
- Oct 18, 2023
- 2 min
Adolescent Program Invites Visiting Experts to Teach
This fall season we are happy to welcome a variety of community “experts” to Fiore’s campus to share their range of creative talents!...
- Sep 20, 2023
- 2 min
The Elementary Going Out
We all have fond memories of going on field trips with our class in school. Your teacher would announce where you’d be going, you’d bring...
- May 23, 2023
- 2 min
Simple Summer Ideas!
1. Spend time outside! Summer is a great opportunity to spend more time outside. Whether it’s playing in the yard, going for a walk, or...
- Apr 26, 2023
- 2 min
Why Cursive?
At Fiore, and many Montessori schools across the world, children are taught to write in cursive. At first glance this may seem odd. We...
- Apr 13, 2023
- 1 min
Four Ideas for Celebrating Earth Day
"There is no description, no image in any book that is capable of replacing the sight of real trees, and all the life to be found around...
- Mar 29, 2023
- 2 min
5 Tips for Effective Communication with Children
Sometimes it can feel like our children just won’t listen or like every request we make is met with whining or a tantrum. Here are five...
- Feb 22, 2023
- 3 min
Preparation of the Hand
Every detail of a Montessori classroom and curriculum is very purposefully designed. Maria Montessori so brilliantly constructed her...
- Feb 15, 2023
- 1 min
Montessori Materials Explained: The Grammar Symbols
A guiding principle in Montessori education is to move from concrete to abstract. The ability to explore and manipulate with the hands is...
- Jan 25, 2023
- 3 min
Why We Don't Enforce Sharing
Teaching children to share has become a mainstream concept that many parents feel pressured to enforce. However, when we stop and think...
- Jan 18, 2023
- 2 min
Montessori at Home: The Prepared Adult
At Fiore, we often get the question, “How can we implement Montessori at home?”. Many times these discussions focus around materials,...
- Dec 14, 2022
- 3 min
What Does "Freedom and Limits" Mean?
The idea of freedom and limits is fundamental to the Montessori philosophy but is often misunderstood. Some people hear this phrase and...
- Dec 7, 2022
- 1 min
Montessori Inspired Gift Ideas
Looking for some last minute gifts? We have gathered some ideas for different age ranges below. Share your gift ideas in the comments as...
- Nov 30, 2022
- 2 min
Montessori "Homework"
Parent’s often ask the question, “What can we do at home to support what is happening in the classroom?”. The answer to this question is...
- Nov 16, 2022
- 2 min
Tips for Holidays with Children
The holidays are a time of family, traditions, and joy. However, they can also a time of upended routines, guests in the house, and...
- Nov 2, 2022
- 2 min
Outdoor Gear
As we slowly move closer to winter and the temperatures continue to drop, appropriate outdoor gear becomes even more important! At Fiore,...
- Oct 19, 2022
- 1 min
Preparing for Conferences
Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences are almost here! Taking some time to prepare ahead of time can help you to get the most out of your...
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