students sequencing numbers using Montessori red and blue rods

RESPONSES TO MONTESSORI EDUCATION CRITICISM YOU MIGHT HAVE HEARD

As beneficial as it has been to millions and millions of kids over the past 100 years, there are some detractors of the Montessori method. After all, whenever something is popular there are always going to be some who try to find something wrong…
students exploring the universe with Montessori astronomy materials

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A MONTESSORI TEACHER?

“What does it take to be a Montessori teacher?” When you take a look at the title of this blog, it can certainly be read in two very specific ways. First, a person could read it in the technical way: what legal requirements must be satisfied…
students conducting experiments to learn about nature and science

6 MORE MYTHS ABOUT MONTESSORI EDUCATION, DEBUNKED!

What is it about Montessori that makes it so misunderstood? In our previous blog we took a look at seven of the biggest myths that surround this amazing type of early childhood education. First we discussed the seemingly-chaotic nature of a…
a child practicing fine motor skills through bead stringing activities
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TURNING A NEW LEAF: 1ST DAY AT A NEW SCHOOL

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING FOR THE NEW CHILDREN AT SCHOOL As adults, we sometimes forget how difficult it is for a child to go to a new school. They have to go by themselves to a new school, a new classroom, and to have to try to form a whole new…
children learning about time with Montessori clock materials
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TOP 5 REASONS WHY MONTESSORI WORKS!

Why Montessori School? We love this post written by Ann Pilzner, advocate for Montessori and Montessori parent, and wanted to share with you her top five reasons why Montessori works – five reasons of many! Source: http://montessorirocks.org/top-5-reasons-why-montessori-works/ As…
students engaging in peace education lessons, developing empathy and respect
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WHO IS MARIA MONTESSORI?

Who is Maria Montessori? The greatest sign of success for a teacher… is to be able to say, “The children are now working as if I did not exist.” – Maria Montessori Maria Montessori was born in Italy on August 31, 1870. She was born…
students sequencing numbers using Montessori red and blue rods
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HOW WE MONTESSORI: INFANT

THE PREPARED ENVIRONMENT A child’s early years are a time of great sensitivity to bonding in order to establish trust in the world; as well as language, order, sensorial impressions, and development of coordinated movement, both fine- and…