My First Day at a Montessori School: Fictional look inside the Classroom written by 7-year-old Student

Join Haley as she starts an exciting new adventure at her Montessori school in Florida! Coming from a traditional public school, Haley discovers that Montessori is full of surprises. With the help of a new friend, she learns how mixed-age classrooms work, creates a weekly work plan, chooses her own learning activities, and discovers the freedom and responsibility that make Montessori special. Throughout the day, Haley explores math, reading, music, Spanish, PE, and outdoor learning. She enjoys lunch under the Florida sunshine, practices gymnastics at recess, learns new Spanish words, plays dodgeball with her classmates, and even finds out that students are trusted to make many choices on their own. Most importantly, she meets new friends and begins to feel right at home. Told through the eyes of a fellow Montessori student, My First Day at Montessori is a heartwarming story about friendship, courage, curiosity, and the joy of learning. Young readers will discover what makes Montessori education unique while following Haley's memorable first day from morning arrival to afternoon pickup. Perfect for children who are new to Montessori, thinking about changing schools, or simply curious about a different way of learning!