In the Montessori classroom you will hear the term Grace and Courtesy often. This is what Maria Montessori titled the lessons which focus on our social interactions in the world around us.  The lessons can include taking care of our bodies i.e. how to blow our nose, cover our cough, ask for/seek out something to eat or drink.

Starting school is an exciting experience for children as well as parents.  Meeting new people and trying new things is a part of life, and school is often a child's first experience at being uncomfortable or asked to try new things.