OUR BLOG

OUR BLOGMCA is a labour of love and part of who I am. I put my heart and soul
into my team, the children and the families we serve.  It is my intention to share a new blog post each Monday.

 

A new blog post will be shared each Monday.  If you have a topic of interest, please let me know. 

This space will be used to share knowledge and ideas about Montessori Education and child development. 

MISS HEATHER

Grace and Courtesy

Grace and Courtesy

"Good Morning, how are you today?" A significant component of Montessori education is the lessons of Grace and Courtesy. Good manners are something I have observed to be a forgotten art in our fast-paced, technology-dependent society. My childhood experience was...

Queen Elizabeth II : Her Life and Legacy

Queen Elizabeth II : Her Life and Legacy

Queen Elizabeth II: A Life and Legacy to Honour (April 26, 1921-September 8, 2022) With the passing of Queen Elizabeth on September 8, 2022, at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, I have spent some time reflecting on history and all she has lived through and accomplished in...

The Fine Art/Science Balance of School Drop Off

There is an art AND a science to successful drop-offs. Here is the skinny to make your child’s drop-offs drama-free for BOTH of you! What you should NOT do… • Don’t pick different times of day to drop off (the BEST time of day to drop off at MCA is before 8:45 AM when...