THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
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Family Resources

Topics Include:
Parenting & Childhood Development
Potty Training
The Montessori Method
Community

View Anti-Bias, Anti-Racist Family Resources here

Parenting & Childhood Development


Parent Talk by Chick Moorman
Beyond Time-Out: From Chaos to Calm
Our Children Crave Boundaries – Permissiveness is Unkind
How to Respond to Defiant Behavior the Montessori Way
The Emotional Life of the Toddler
The Most Overlooked Reason Why Kids Won’t Listen
Why Kids Fight Getting Dressed
Children Should be Outside for 4-6 Hours Every Day

Lessons from Germany: Children Climbing Trees (Anxiety)

Potty Training


A Montessori Approach to Toilet Training
When Are Kids Ready to Toilet Train?

The Montessori Method


Video: A Parent to Parent Argument for Montessori Education  *Please note Tuition Assistance is available at The Montessori School
Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius
Montessori Madness!
Montessori Rights and Responsibilities
The Six Principles of the Montessori Prepared Environment
Why is My Child Scrubbing Tables – Again?
The Montessori Practical-Life Curriculum

The Three Hour Work Cycle

Bringing Montessori Home: How to Implement the Best Practices at Home
Nature in Education

American Montessori Society
Association Montessori International
MariaMontessori.com

Community


Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency: A continuum of educational services and support to students, families, school districts, and communities
Kzoo Kids: A wealth of resources for local play, camps, events, and more
Gryphon Place: Mental health support and resources in the Kalamazoo area
OutFront Kalamazoo: Organization focused on creating a safe community for LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly LGBTQ+ youth, in the Kalamazoo area
​Disability Network of Southwest Michigan: Resources for individuals with disabilities as well as educational materials on increasing accessibility in our communities
Anti-Bias, Anti-Racist Resources for Families

The Montessori School

Administrative Office & Elementary Building
710 Howard St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Primary Building
750 Howard St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Contact Us Today!
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Phone:
 (269) 349-3248
Fax: (269) 349-1480
  • Our School
    • Meet Our Team
    • History & Philosophy
    • Head of School
    • Careers
    • COVID-19 Response & Preparedness Plan
  • Enrollment
    • Admissions Process >
      • Pay Application Fee
    • Preschool & Kindergarten
    • Elementary
    • Summer
    • Tuition Overview
    • Tuition Assistance
    • F.A.Q.
  • Community
    • Calendar & Events
    • Current Families
    • Anti-Bias, Anti-Racist Commitment >
      • ABAR Resources
    • Family Resources
    • Alumni Network
    • Blog
  • Support
    • Wish Lists >
      • Oak Wishlist
      • Cedar Wishlist
      • Elementary Wishlist
    • TMS Gear
    • Donate
    • Fundraising Events
  • Contact
    • Inquiry Form