Upcoming Montessori Parent Events
Guest Lecturer
Concentration, Empathy, and Epigenetic Changes in Montessori Classrooms
An update on Montessori research
Presented by Angeline Lillard, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at University of Virginia, and Jess Connelly, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Director of the Connelly Lab at UVA.
Monday, December 10, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 11, 8:45-9:45 a.m.
Book Discussion
Join us for a discussion of "Wired Child: Reclaiming Childhood in a Digital Age" by Richard Freed Ph.D. (available at Lake Forest Bookstore)
Tuesday, December 4, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Montessori from the Start Programs
We invite you to participate in Forest Bluff School's Montessori From the Start programs. These programs serve as a solid foundation for your child's earliest years and provide an excellent introduction to Montessori education and the goals of Forest Bluff School. You will gain a deeper understanding of your child's self-formation and have an opportunity to to meet other parents with children of similar ages.
*Please note: with the exception of the Newborn Series and Home Consultations, all Montessori Parent Events at Forest Bluff School are free of charge.
Newborn Series
The Newborn Series is a three-part educational program for expectant parents and parents with newborns. Topics include: the physical care of your newborn, preparing the home environment, and aiding the development of movement and cognition. Babies welcome!
Dates TBA
Morning Lecture Series
*Intended for parents of children ages birth through age three
Thursday, March 14, 8:45-9:45 a.m.
Spiritual Preparation for Montessori Parents
Thursday, April 18, 8:45-9:45 a.m.
Your Child’s Sensitive Period for Language
Your Child’s Exploration of the Natural World
Parent & Baby Series
*Intended for parents accompanied by their children ages birth through 15 months. Times vary according to child's age:
Ages 12-15 months 8:30 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. Ages newborn-12 months 10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
Spring 2019
Thursday, February 7
Thursday, March 7
Thursday, April 4
Thursday, May 2
*Guests are welcome to attend Forest Bluff Montessori Parent Events. Please RSVP to Lynn Lillard Jessen at 847.295.8338