List of 20 news stories.
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Breaking Ground on “The Den”: A New Chapter for Outdoor Learning at West Side Montessori
There’s something special happening on the southwest corner of our 37‑acre Toledo campus. After years of dreaming, planning, and generous community support, West Side Montessori has officially broken ground on a brand‑new outdoor education facility—affectionately known as The Den.Read More -
Staff Spotlight: Carrie Frost
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Staff Spotlight: Sarah Duvall
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Staff Spotlight: Marwa Mazloum
Marwa Mazloum is a Children's House teacher at West Side Montessori's Perrysburg campus. Marwa is passionate about demonstrating and teaching resilience to younger generations—helping them face challenges and overcome failures with grace, perseverance, and a positive mindset—is essential for their long-term success.Read More -
Staff Spotlight: Makaila Rupert
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How Montessori Teaches Life Skills as the Foundation for Academic Success!
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The Montessori Peace Rose: Empowering Children with Courageous Conversations
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Parent Observations: A Guide
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Peace Education in the Montessori Classroom!
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Staff Spotlight: Abby Baum
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The Importance of Practical Life in Montessori Education!
Practical Life activities are much more than everyday chores – they are an essential part of a child’s overall development. Through these tasks, children learn independence, concentration, responsibility, and grace. In the Montessori classroom, Practical Life lays the foundation for both academic and personal success, helping children become capable, confident, and self-reliant individuals.Read More -
Learning to Wait: The Snack Time Waiting Chair
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Collaboration in the Montessori Classroom!
In a Montessori classroom, collaboration is more than just working together; it's about building a community where everyone contributes to the learning process and supports one another's growth.Read More -
Staff Spotlight: Samantha Zanville
Samantha is a Lower Elementary teacher who feels that children who attend a Montessori school develop a lifelong love for learning because it's enjoyable and hands-on.Read More -
The History of Maria Montessori!
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Staff Spotlight: Jennifer Marra
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Staff Spotlight: Whitney Hardin
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Staff Spotlight: Usha Ramprasad
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Staff Spotlight: Cody Murnen
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Joyful Learning!
The Montessori method is based on the belief that children are naturally curious, and the role of education is to foster that innate curiosity and love of learning.Read More
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West Side Montessori is an independent, accredited Montessori school educating children from 6 weeks old through 8th grade (infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school). We are one of the leading private schools in Toledo and the nation.
WSM does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability in the administration of its admission policy, educational policy, or any school-administered program.
WSM does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability in the administration of its admission policy, educational policy, or any school-administered program.