Celebrate Women’s History Month with these biographies!

Parents often ask, “How is conflict resolution handled in the classroom?” At Winston-Salem Montessori School, social and emotional work is integral to a child’s daily work in the classroom and is equally important to their academic development. To answer this question, we must first understand how Montessori Guides (teachers) encourage and support the social and emotional development of the individual child and the child within the greater classroom community.

They learn about the beautiful variety of cultures in the world. To incorporate education on social inequities, their Guides tell them how people are prevented access to their fundamental needs. This approach centers on the dignity and beauty of the human experience while acknowledging systemic issues.

As our children grow, we help them develop skills to handle technology in a healthy way.

We may begin by acknowledging the value of technology, and how fun it can be and participate alongside our children by gaming, co-watching, creating etc. This will help set the ground for respecting limits.

WSM Librarian Recommendations on Books centering Black Voices

William Lay will graduate from High Point University a year early! “the grace and courtesy instilled at Montessori help me navigate this troubled, contentious world with peace and discernment.”

“I would like to thank the staff for creating a positive, wonderful and unique environment for learning. One piece of advice is - don’t be afraid to fall and mess up because there are people in your life who are more than willing to help teach and guide you. Winston-Salem Montessori is a wonderful school and the people there are amazing.”

“I truly have a love for learning, and have found that I’m not only taking classes because they are required, but because I really want to learn everything that I can. I really enjoy going to school and my classes, and I’m able to stay focused and get all of my work done on time, which I know is something that many people struggle with. “

Tune into a few conversations held by families, Guides and students who attended the November 5, 2023 Open House

Once a month, WSM hosts an Education Series for caregivers called Aid to Life. This blog contains content from the Toilet Independence workshop by Holly Tosco, Director of Toddler and Children’s House Programs.

"Wait while observing. That is the motto of the educator."

~ Maria Montessori.

We can hardly believe that February has come and gone. What a wonderful month the community has had together. We continue to grow socially, emotionally, and academically as a community and individually.

This term, we have a lot to look forward to. The children of Lower Elementary will embark on preparing for our annual Science Fair.

Our major work since our last newsletter was the trip to Camp Thunderbird in Lake Wylie, South Carolina. The students enjoyed lessons from the YMCA staff on aquatic ecology, astronomy, forest ecology, wildlife ecology, watching fish dissection, seining (a method of fishing), and soil study.

The first four months of school were full of activities in the UE community, and the last five months look that way!

“I wish that students and parents knew that the education at a Montessori center is of the highest quality. Students are able to learn at their own pace, in a comfortable environment that is connected to nature and others. Once your time at Montessori stops, you will have made life long friends and the transition to traditional schooling is completely doable.”