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Top 3 Engaging Language Activities Appropriate for Elementary School

Elementary school is a time for life experiences (both inside and outside of the classroom) that will shape your child’s school years and beyond. One of those experiences is mastering language skills. Language arts education is one of the most important parts of any Montessori elementary school, but many kids struggle to pay attention and …

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5 Practical Life Experiences That Are Perfect for Elementary School

Children who are enrolled in a Montessori elementary school will take part in age-appropriate practical life activities. These are lessons and experiences that help kids develop essential skills that they will need for a happy, productive future. When elementary school kids take part in these activities, they don’t just learn a single skill. They also learn to …

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What Does it Mean to Educate the Whole Child? - Montessori School of Flagstaff

What Does it Mean to Educate the Whole Child?

Dr. Maria Montessori said, “Mind and movements are part of the same entity”. Dr. Montessori understood that wisdom, education, and movement were interconnected. Because of this, she set out to create a curriculum that addressed children as whole beings instead of numbers. The Montessori method means taking a holistic approach to education or educating the …

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Five Elementary School Activities That Build Self-Confidence

In the years leading up to elementary school, children are growing rapidly, physically, mentally, and emotionally. They are learning new things by interacting with the world around them and developing a sense of who they are and where they fit into it all. When children reach elementary school, many big changes take place, changes that …

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Psychology Today: Montessori Children Often Turn Into Happy Adults

Psychology Today: Montessori Children Often Turn Into Happy Adults

According to an article in Psychology Today, a recent study has found many long-term psychological benefits in adults linked to Montessori education as a child: “A new paper published in Frontiers in Psychology provides more evidence that a Montessori education may be superior to traditional methods of education, especially on measures relating to students’ long-term psychological health and well-being.” “…people who …

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Robotics Club Success!

  Congratulations to the students and staff who have put hard work and dedication into our Robotics Club this year. In December, both teams, The Gear Guards and The Montessorians, competed in the Flagstaff FIRST LEGO League qualifier regional competition. 

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2020-2021 Distance Learning Plan

As a public charter school, Montessori School of Flagstaff is required to submit a Distance Learning Plan to the Arizona Department of Education, detailing our instruction and services available to our students. Per Governor Ducey’s Executive Order, Montessori School of Flagstaff is providing on-site support services for our K-8 charter students during school hours at our Switzer …

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2020-2021 School Year Updates

Hello Montessori School of Flagstaff families! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently offering distance learning beginning August 17. Please continue to check your email for updates from teachers and administration regarding the details of the distance learning plan.  Thank you for your flexibility, understanding and support as we navigate this together!