In today’s landscape of school marketing, many institutions claim to instill a love for lifelong learning in their students. But what does that really mean? Does it imply that every child will remain endlessly curious and always eager to learn more? At The Montessori School of San Antonio, we take this commitment seriously, and our … Read more
The Montessori School of San Antonio was founded as the Judson School – a Montessori Workshop in 1974 by Gay and Jim Judson. That year, 18 Primary level students (ages 3 to 6) attended classes in space leased from Asbury United Methodist Church on San Pedro Avenue. After the school expanded to three sections of … Read more
by Theresa Powers Cosmic Education, as envisioned by Dr. Maria Montessori, is an educational philosophy that emphasizes the interconnectedness of all things in the universe. It serves as a framework for understanding our world and our place within it, fostering a sense of unity among all human beings. This approach is particularly meaningful to me … Read more
As the school year begins, it’s important to recognize students may face new challenges and feelings. Parents, too, may find themselves navigating uncharted territory as they guide their child(ren) through the complex landscape of social and emotional growth. At MSSA, we are fortunate to have the support of two counselors, Jessica Harrison and Daniel Torres. … Read more
by Emily Lund I recently came across a book titled The Mister Rogers Effect and having fond memories of watching Mister Rogers as a child, I decided to check it out. What I found is that Mister Rogers’ calm demeanor, kind words and affirmations, and daily invitations to be his neighbor reflect what I see … Read more
by Theresa Powers As we gear up for a holiday break, children are excited to have time off from school, which can mean time to read, to play outside, to travel, to dream…and to spend time on their devices. All families have their own rules and plans for time spent on media as well as … Read more
by Theresa Powers, Program Director  One thing that is clear about the digital landscape is that it changes rapidly, and often as parents, we are not up to date with the latest changes. Not every parent is aware of how TikTok works, as it’s algorithm makes content recommendations personalized for each user by offering up … Read more
by Josh Duelm The Eighth-grade class traveled to New York City on February 14 to participate in the annual Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) conference. Students researched and role-played as ambassadors from countries attempting to solve global issues. Maria Montessori supported the work of the United Nations as a forum where peace could be created. … Read more
By Theresa Powers, Program Director MSSA continues to nurture and grow our social and emotional skills for both adults and students. Recent SEL news: • The Lower Elementary teachers did a wonderful job preparing their students to present about peace in their classrooms at the recent PTC meeting; the students showcased skills and strategies they … Read more
Ms. Cassandra’s class welcomed author Dr. George Thompson last week. The grandfather of Ben Srinivasan saw the book he had written, What Hardy Found, on the classroom shelf during his Grandpersons’ Day visit. After talking with Ms. Cassandra and a few emails later, Dr. George scheduled a visit to MSSA. What began as a small … Read more
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