Luminaries of the education field in China completed their study tour of Japan at MST. After presentations on the Montessori method, they feasted at the middle school's pop-up restaurant. The evening was capped off with Eucalyptans fielding questions about their own education experiences. Comparisons by the Chinese students to their schools back home were especially illuminating. This is part of a week-long study tour organized by MST parent and education leader Yinuo Li (se

Willow class dove into their annual camping trip in the forests of Chiba. The Upper Elementary children spent three days exploring independence from their families, cooperative living with their peers, and self-sufficiency. Preparation began weeks before the journey, as the campers planned and packed, set rules for their room groups, and organized themselves into rotating cooking and cleaning teams. Baths and Barbecues Because of rain on the first day, the class stopped off a

Brazilian sports journalists Carlos and Ana enrolled their children at MST for three and a half years and they became vital members of the parent community. Vicente (Oak and Willow) and Emilia (Hazel and Ginkgo) quickly made friends despite their lack of English at first. Assigned to cover the Olympics, their stay was lengthened when the Tokyo games were delayed due to the pandemic. But the MST community were fortunate to have them a little longer. "I felt just like a time-tr

Autumn Insights, held on October 17, was a refashioning of the traditional back-to-school night. Nine talks were offered by faculty members, addressing aspects of a Montessori education. The following are some of the topics covered, with a key takeaway and an action that parents can practice or aspire to. The Invisible Magic of Montessori                       Ever wonder how Montessori classrooms seem to run themselves? In this candid panel discussion, teachers will share th

A day of plant-based cooking was enjoyed by MST TEA members (Team of Environmental Action, a faculty group supporting sustainability) and the MST SC (Sustainability Committee, a parent-led group).  In our continuing efforts to encourage environmental sustainability at MST, and in all our lives, parents and faculty members came together for an Indian curry shopping and cooking event. We were led by Ginkgo parent Kasturi, who showed us where to buy ingredients for chick pea (ga

Dear MST Families, I'm thrilled to share the momentum building around our Upper Adolescent (High School) program! This month has brought positive developments that bring us significantly closer to offering your children an authentic Montessori adolescent experience that will truly prepare them to be global citizens and leaders. Advisory Council Expands We've just welcomed Dr. Ben Freud, Head of Upper School at Green School Bali, to our Advisory Council. The Advisory Council,

My first weekend in Tokyo, I was lucky enough to observe the Autumn Festival. I watched as the communities surrounding Azabu Juban paraded their portable shrines through the streets. In the evenings, they celebrated together, sharing song, dance, laughter, and food. Now, as the season begins to shift and we anticipate cooler temperatures, I find myself reflecting on the nature of change. The move to Japan with my family has been a transitional experience. Many in our communit

For our middle school Odyssey this year, we went to Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture, to learn about the 3/11 disaster. It was an amazing...

While at the camp, I met Bidii Yetu organizer, David, and his family, including his son, George! As part of my studies at Toyo...