In this recording of one of our Program Level Coffees, prospective Kindergarten parents learn more about the MSD Kindergarten program. Rachel Northrop, Director of Early Childhood Education, and Dr. Tori Virlee, School Psychologist, discuss the continuum of learning, classroom structure, curriculum, assessment, milestone and experiences for the MSD Kindergartener. This is a great introduction to the final and important step of Primary! This Program Level Coffee was originally held on campus on January 24, 2023. To learn more about Montessori School of Denver and a Montessori education, visit u ..read more

In this recording of one of our Program Level Coffees, Toddler parents learn more about the next step at MSD, the Primary program. Rachel Northrop, Director of Early Childhood Education, and Dr. Tori Virlee, School Psychologist, discuss the continuum of learning, curriculum, classroom structure, assessment, milestones, and experiences.   This Program Level Coffee was originally held on campus on January 23, 2023. To learn more about Montessori School of Denver and a Montessori education, visit us at www.montessoridenver.org. Music: "Motionless Land" by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com ..read more

Listen as Rachel Northrop, Director of Early Childhood Education, leads a discussion on the transition from the Toddler Program to the Primary & Kindergarten Program at the Montessori School of Denver. This Parent Education session was originally held on campus on May 9, 2022. To learn more about Montessori School of Denver and a Montessori education, visit us at www.montessoridenver.org. Music: "Motionless Land" by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com ..read more

MSD is proud to host, for the second time this school year, renowned consultant, psychologist, and best-selling author Dr. Michael Thompson for a deeper look into adolescence. There are five developmental challenges that every adolescent must meet. There are no shortcuts and no exemptions, and these challenges are, from a psychological point of view, very strenuous. At the same time, most adolescents meet them with grace and ingenuity. Despite the images of rebellious and antisocial adolescents in the popular media, fully two-thirds of children have smooth or stepwise patterns of growth during ..read more

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit families. For seven months families have been forced to think about death and safety and to talk to their very young children about it. They are dealing with the loss of regular school, remote learning from home all the while facing threats to employment and the loss of social supports. Many parents are worried that their children will emerge traumatized from this long disruption. In this talk, Dr. Thompson will address the issues and fears affecting families and will offer psychologically sound suggestions for steadying their children and themselves in this diffi ..read more

MSD's Alumni Night Round Table features MSD graduates as they offer their perspectives from high school, college, and beyond. Originally hosted on Wednesday, November 11 via Zoom.   To learn more about Montessori School of Denver and a Montessori education, visit us at www.montessoridenver.org.   Music: "Motionless Land" by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com ..read more

MSD is proud to host, for the second time this school year, renowned consultant, psychologist, and best-selling author Dr. Michael Thompson for a deeper look into adolescence. There are five developmental challenges that every adolescent must meet. There are no shortcuts and no exemptions, and these challenges are, from a psychological point of view, very strenuous. At the same time, most adolescents meet them with grace and ingenuity. Despite the images of rebellious and antisocial adolescents in the popular media, fully two-thirds of children have smooth or stepwise patterns of growth during ..read more

A community town hall hosted by MSD Head of School, Julie Bragdon; also featuring MSD faculty, staff, parents, and members of the Board of Trustees. Originally recorded via Zoom on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.   Music: "Motionless Land" by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com ..read more

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit families. For seven months families have been forced to think about death and safety and to talk to their very young children about it. They are dealing with the loss of regular school, remote learning from home all the while facing threats to employment and the loss of social supports. Many parents are worried that their children will emerge traumatized from this long disruption. In this talk, Dr. Thompson will address the issues and fears affecting families and will offer psychologically sound suggestions for steadying their children and themselves in this diffi ..read more

Back to School Night - featuring updates from MSD Head of School, Julie Bragdon, and members of the Board of Trustees. Originally recorded via Zoom on Thursday, September 10, 2020.   Music: "Motionless Land" by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com ..read more