The Power of Role Modeling
The inspiration for my article’s theme came to me during a Zoom with my students. I ordered some of those glasses that block blue light....
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Aimee Allen
- Oct 24, 2019
- 7 min
RESPECT Diversity: Week 4 Spotlight with Dr. Mollie Monahan-Kreishman
Q: You have 20+ years of experience working on equity and inclusion with students; can you share with us what that journey has looked...
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Aimee Allen
- Oct 10, 2019
- 5 min
Reach Out in Service: Striving to give a little Mora!
The Mora Family from left to right: Asha, Levis, Monica, Aidan Interview question responses provided by Monica Mora Q: How do you/your...
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Aimee Allen
- Oct 8, 2019
- 3 min
Ask the Expert: Managing the Giving Season as a Busy Parent
Welcome to the “Ask the Expert” column! Each month, we will feature a different member of our community who is an expert in their craft...
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Aimee Allen
- Oct 2, 2019
- 2 min
Mr. Peterson’s Peaceful Perspective
Q: What does peace mean to you as an individual, within your family, and in your community? A: Peace is the absence of conflict, both...
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Aimee Allen
- Dec 3, 2018
- 3 min
The Art of Talking About Art
One day a few decades back, I was sitting on the couch watching reruns of the Brady Bunch. In one episode, Peter made an art project at...
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Aimee Allen
- Nov 27, 2018
- 3 min
Montessori in Your Home Part III: The Adolescent Years
Now that your child is a teen do you really need to prepare your home environment to accommodate them? Well, yes. Adolescence is not...
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Aimee Allen
- Oct 29, 2018
- 4 min
Montessori in Your Home part II: The Elementary Years
Rumor has it that the elementary years are supposed to be the easiest from a parenting perspective. The typical child’s immune system has...
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Aimee Allen
- Oct 22, 2018
- 2 min
Montessori In Your Home: Preschool Edition
The other day I reached into the bottom drawer for something and there in the back were two old tumblers and some small plates. Years ago...
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Aimee Allen
- Oct 8, 2018
- 3 min
Curiosity is Key
The important thing is that we never stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. -Albert Einstein Curiosity is truly a...
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Aimee Allen
- Jan 16, 2018
- 2 min
Lights, Camera, Action
It started with the Elves and the Shoemaker in December 1996. I was one of the giggling, happy little elves who was thoroughly and...
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Harbor Montessori School
- Nov 27, 2017
- 4 min
Smitten By Amanda Howton: HMS Parent
I had been intrigued by the “Montessori ways” for several years. Well, since I was taking coursework in the area of early childhood...
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Aimee Allen
- Apr 10, 2017
- 1 min
The Montessori Work Mat By Eric Van Winkle
Eric Van Winkle is a senior at Bellarmine Prep and will be attending Harvard University this fall. Below is an excerpt from his college...
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Aimee Allen
- Oct 19, 2016
- 4 min
Montessori Grit
Many of us in a quest for physical and mental fitness, in a desire to push ourselves through uncomfortable situations, in pursuit of...
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Aimee Allen
- Oct 5, 2016
- 3 min
Spelling My Name by Blake Greene
Spelling my name I attended Harbor Montessori in Gig Harbor, WA from Kindergarten to 5th grade (September 2000 – June 2005) and I can say...
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Aimee Allen
- Oct 3, 2016
- 3 min
This Year’s Theme-Service
It was a warm, sunny morning in late August. The HMS staff and faculty of the 2016-17 school year had come together for a day of joy and...
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Aimee Allen
- Sep 19, 2016
- 4 min
Assuming Positive Intent
Last year was the first year that the HMS staff officially took on the challenge of having a year long professional development theme. We...
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Aimee Allen
- Sep 12, 2016
- 3 min
Separation Anxiety
Separation Anxiety As we move into the second week of school-and our first Monday-we commonly see a spike in separation anxiety. This is...
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Aimee Allen
- Nov 11, 2015
- 3 min
The Gift of Failure
Failure is a gift we need give to our children. They cannot grow without making mistakes and building resilience. Nonetheless, it is...
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Aimee Allen
- Sep 29, 2015
- 3 min
Should Cursive Writing Be Taught in the Classroom? by Gail Pederson Upper El Teacher
Cursive writing has seen something of a slow demise in recent years. As an educator, and someone who appreciates beautiful penmanship,...
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