I’ve been a Montessori teacher (of 9 - 12 year olds) for about twenty-five years. For those who know nothing of the Montessori approach — well, I’m sorry, I won’t explain it here, except to say that we like to introduce new ideas with what we call a great story. The Great Story of Language or the Great Story of Math are stories that help inspire children to wonder and to appreciate humanity’s greatest accomplishments. 

Summer is approaching its end, and it's been nearly a month back to school. Is your child still having trouble adjusting? Here are a few tips for getting your kids in the back to school frame of mind.