Parent Resources
At MAC, we know that parenting is its own journey, full of questions, growth, and discovery. Just as we guide students along their Purpose Pathway to explore who they are, connect to the world, and recognize the power of their voice, we aim to support families in nurturing their children with confidence, intention, and perspective.
Our Parent Resources offer guidance, insights, and practical tools for families at every stage, from new caregivers to parents of teens, helping you navigate home life, support learning, and strengthen your partnership with MAC. This includes our Parenting with Purpose Education Series, expert-led sessions designed to provide meaningful discussions, strategies, and inspiration as you help your child develop purpose, resilience, and confidence.
In addition, we provide helpful articles, highlights of Montessori education in the news, and information about MAC’s accreditation, Montessori philosophy, and commitment to being a Body Safe school. These resources are designed to inform, inspire, and equip families as they support their children’s growth and engagement in the school community.
Explore the resources below to find the tools, sessions, and guidance that best support your family’s journey.
Helpful Articles
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Albert Einstein, Charles Schwab, John F. Kennedy, Steven Spielberg, and Whoopi Goldberg are just a few of the many highly successful individuals who have made a significant impact on the world and society while having, or having had, a diagnosis of dyslexia.
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![Overnight Trips: Building Confidence, Independence, and Purpose]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742513823/montessoriacademyofcoloradoorg/ecqrb1cf9vlp757orxbz/Trips-DC.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742513823/montessoriacademyofcoloradoorg/ecqrb1cf9vlp757orxbz/Trips-DC.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742513823/montessoriacademyofcoloradoorg/ecqrb1cf9vlp757orxbz/Trips-DC.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742513823/montessoriacademyofcoloradoorg/ecqrb1cf9vlp757orxbz/Trips-DC.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742513823/montessoriacademyofcoloradoorg/ecqrb1cf9vlp757orxbz/Trips-DC.png","width":1440}])
At the Montessori Academy of Colorado, trips are essential to our curriculum because they embody MAC's Purpose Pathway. Each journey builds upon the last, creating a progressive pathway of growth that supports our students' development from their first overnight experience at Cal-wood to their final international expeditions in Middle School.
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I often think back to my second-grade class, where a single spelling test determined which reading group I would be placed in for the rest of the year. That placement, in turn, shaped how my teachers perceived my academic potential for years to come. Even now, thinking about that experience still gives me anxiety. Spelling never came naturally to me. I remember watching my peers in the higher-level group write with ease and confidence, effortlessly mastering their advanced spelling lists. I would think to myself, Man, I will never be that smart.
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When I think about the concept of having a relationship with literacy, it’s important to understand that most relationships are dynamic and do not exist within a binary framework.
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Montessori education, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in the early 20th century, is characterized by its child-centered approach that encourages self-directed learning, hands-on engagement, and collaborative play. This educational method has been implemented worldwide, spanning preschool through secondary education levels. The outcomes for students who receive a Montessori education are distinct and multifaceted, reflecting the holistic approach of the Montessori philosophy.
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Montessori in the News
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New Research Highlights The Long-Term Benefits Of A Montessori Education.
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Be it in preschool or beyond, new research from the University of Virginia has found that people who had at least two years of Montessori education report a sense of well-being in adulthood.
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MAC was noted as a Top Montessori School in Denver!
- Read PAST Articles on Why Montessori is Exceptional
This is a great (and quick) explanation about the difference in Montessori and traditional education.
Tell Me More About Accreditation
MAC is dual-accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and the American Montessori Society (AMS).
Tell Me More about Being a Body Safe School
MAC is a body safe school. Body safety includes:
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Teaching children that they are the boss of their own bodies
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Identifying “private parts” and using the proper terminology for these parts
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How to recognize and respond to inappropriate behavior
Our staff is required to take training and we also host a workshop for parents every other year so they can become informed on body safety rules. To learn about what MAC does as a school, watch a video with our Head of School here. You can also read more about the parent workshop and training we provide here.