Click to play full video here. Writing a thank-you note alongside your little ones teaches them to respect others and their feelings. Once they are older, they can write their own! Have them embrace the beauty of gratitude at an early age so they can grow to be responsible and caring adults. Whether it's a birthday or a holiday thank you note, start young. Time spent together is time well spent! ... READ MORE

by Amity Hook-Sopko The theme of Grace and Courtesy is the oil that keeps a group of people functioning smoothly. It is the ambiance parents can create in the home and the teacher can create in the Montessori classroom. It is a general attitude of graciousness and respect. We can only create it when first we model it with our own actions, and then with good-natured lessons, we demonstrate the way we do things... READ MORE