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Children need to kept busy and entertained, right? Long, Uninterrupted Work Periods?
By Rebecca Lingo January 20, 2025
Explore the benefits of Montessori's uninterrupted work periods, fostering focus, deep learning, intrinsic motivation, and lifelong skills in children.
Clean Hands: Montessori Explained
By Rebecca Lingo January 13, 2025
Learn why Montessori hand-washing stations foster fine motor skills, sequencing, and self-construction, supporting children’s love for purposeful work.
Supporting Children's Social Lives
By Rebecca Lingo January 6, 2025
Support your child’s social growth by listening, encouraging problem-solving, and fostering resilience while avoiding over-involvement in their challenges.
Our Montessori Dictionary
By Rebecca Lingo December 30, 2024
Learn key Montessori terms like grace and courtesy, human tendencies, prepared environment, and sensitive periods, which foster holistic child development.
Be Present Be Yourself
By Jennifer Rogers December 23, 2024
Observation serves as the cornerstone of Maria Montessori’s educational approach, representing a vital practice for both effective teachers and parents. In Montessori’s philosophy, observation is defined as the skill of attentively watching and listening, combined with informed awareness and a genuine commitment to nurturing a child's well-being.
A Sprinkling of Holiday Ideas
By Rebecca Lingo December 16, 2024
Involve children in holiday preparations to build life skills, independence, and joy with simple, hands-on activities that promote calm and cooperation.
Materials Spotlight: The Wooden Hierarchical Material
By Rebecca Lingo December 9, 2024
Discover how the Wooden Hierarchical Material in our classrooms builds a deep understanding of numbers and place value through hands-on exploration.
Our Montessori Bookshelf: Life on Earth
By Rebecca Lingo December 2, 2024
Explore our recommended books that engage children in the wonders of evolution, Earth's history, and prehistoric life, fueling curiosity and deep learning.
Gratitude: Why We Celebrate the Unsung Heroes
By Rebecca Lingo November 25, 2024
As elementary children admire heroes, Montessori uses this to inspire leadership, cooperation, and appreciation for both known and unknown heroes.
Nurturing the Whole Child: How Montessori Balances Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Growth
By Rebecca Lingo November 18, 2024
Montessori nurtures the whole child, balancing academics, social-emotional learning, conflict resolution, and community-building in a prepared environment.
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