Author: Ella Jones
Human Tendencies
Because humans are born in such a dependent state of infancy and remain in that infancy for around a year (which is a long time when compared to most other Continue Reading →
Montessori and Social Development
Montessori explains that first we must consider the child from the point of view of love. She reminds us that the child has no control over and does not care Continue Reading →
Developmental Crises in the First Three Years of Life
Often when we think of the word ‘crisis’ we think of something negative, passing through a period that is full of difficulties. But this is not the original meaning of Continue Reading →
Our Children and Electronics
As parents of Montessori children it is reasonable to say that you are very much in tune to the overall well-being of your child and are willing to take measures Continue Reading →
Fall Festival 2015
Join us at MEAD’s South campus, 2647 Bafford Place, Knoxville, 37920, for our Fall Festival on 10/24! The chance to buy pre-sale tickets is over. If you ordered during the pre-sale, Continue Reading →
The Social Newborn
The third plane of life, the plane of the adolescent, is a stage of intense social growth. Dr. Maria Montessori recognized this special time in a human’s life as one Continue Reading →
Pictures from the first two weeks of school
Everyone is happy to be back at both the South and West campus. Lots of familiar faces and some new ones too! Here are just a few of the pictures we’ve Continue Reading →