Writing observation notes a parent can read
For educators
Rewrite judgment words like \"lazy\" or \"great job\" into notes that describe what the child did, with examples you can copy.
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Practical notes for Montessori families and educators, and what is new in FutureNerds.
How to observe a child without interrupting
For educators
Set up a place to sit, choose what to watch, and write a short observation note while the child keeps working.
Protecting the three-hour work cycle
For educators
How to audit your morning timetable and move specials, snack and transitions so children get an uninterrupted work cycle.
Getting family records in order before the year gets busy
For educators
A September plan for collecting every child's contacts, pickup permissions, allergies and photo consent in one place, and keeping it current.
Grace and courtesy lessons for the first month
For educators
A four-week sequence of short grace and courtesy lessons, with how to present each one and what to watch for afterward.
Running a parent orientation night
For educators
A ninety-minute agenda for a family orientation evening, with what to say in each part and what to hand out at the door.
The first-week letter to families
For educators
How to write a one-page letter that tells families what their child will do in week one and what you need from them.
Writing a phase-in schedule for new children
For educators
How to draft a two-week phase-in schedule that staggers new children's start dates and lengthens their days step by step.
Preparing the classroom before the children arrive
For educators
A shelf-by-shelf checklist for setting up a Montessori classroom before the first day, including which materials to hold back.