What's Happening At Maria's House Montessori School?

From Mrs. Sinatra...

In our 2009 - 2010 school year: Your classroom teachers will be: Mrs. Seaman, Mrs. Hilton and Mrs. Sinatra. 

Mrs. Caton will be assisting in the mornings and teaching the Kindergarten/ First Grade art program.She will be having an aftercare program for children 4+. Space is limited so call ahead of time to confirm a place.

Miss Alverez will teach Spanish to our afternoon children when she returns from Columbia.

Mr. Harris will continue teaching piano on Tuesdays.     

Read! Read! Read!

1. Read to your child every day.
2. Ask (open-ended) questions about the story.
3. If they ask, read the story again and again and again...
4. Make sure your child is interested in the story.
5. Make sure you are interested in your child.


"I want to read to you!"
When your child wants to explore language - be ready!

1. Be patient and encouraging.
2. Play rhyming games and "I spy..." with beginning sounds.
3. Encourage the use of "sounds" of letters rather than the name.
4. Listen and give help only when asked.
5. Share the reading if your child finds it challenging. (You read a line, she reads a line.)
6. Communicate with the teachers if there are any difficulties with a reading book.
It is important that the children find reading enjoyable and attainable. Reading is not "natural," it must be taught and practiced and enjoyed!