Founder Maren Schmidt’s 30th year Anniversary letter to WFMS Dearest Members of the Walnut Farm Montessori School Community, Congratulations on celebrating thirty years! For a school, or any business, to

Primary Article By: Dale Keppler Summer is fast approaching and the school year is coming to a close. It has been a beautiful year, yet with many challenges that led

Toddler Article By Kendyll Murray and Whitney Kimbro It has been so rewarding to witness the growth that took place this school year. We have observed an increase in concentration

Wrapping Up the Year and Placing a Ribbon on It By Lynette Goss, Head of School The 2021-2022 school year provided many challenges, changes and learning!  Looking back, I can

Combating Math Anxiety with Manipulatives During my traditional teacher training, I attended a math concepts class for teachers, and it was an eye-opening experience. Near the beginning of the semester,

Steps to Reading As teachers we get asked many times “when will my child read?” and there is no right answer to that question. The truth is, reading is a

Language Development in the Toddler All children have an internal drive to develop language. Maria Montessori observed that the child rapidly acquires language from birth until six years of age without

Peaceful Conflict Resolution In Montessori Classrooms and Walnut Farm “If help and salvation are to come, they can only come from the children, for the children are the makers of

September 2021 Elementary Newsletter Article Greetings Walnut Farm Community! It is my pleasure to give you a glimpse of what WFMS Lower Elementary has been up to so far this

September 2021 Primary Newsletter Article Hello Primary Families! We hope you have been enjoying your child’s experience as they embark on their new school year.  It is a special child