Do you see your child throwing their clothes on the floor in a heap? Maybe leaving things out on the kitchen table? Interrupting during mealtime? It’s so tempting in these
Language: A Montessori classroom for toddlers safely supports your child’s drive to do things alone, developing confidence and a sense of competence. The classroom environment is language-rich, with adults using proper nomenclature
With a social justice and community organizing background, Rebekah Gienapp knew that she wasn’t the only parent out there who didn’t want to wait until her child was an adult to talk
Part of being part of a community is participating in the daily routines to care for our surroundings. In Montessori, we provide numerous ways for children to participate as community members. Children
At the elementary level, children want to know the how and why of everything. As a result, they have a strong drive to explore the world beyond their immediate family and even
Our brains are hardwired to look for problems and generate solutions. In The Neuroscience of Change, Kelly McGonigal, a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University, explains how this brain state has
When visiting a Montessori classroom, it can at first be surprising to see children of a range of ages in one room. Visitors often ask how children of very different sizes and
In Montessori learning communities, young children learn how to prepare snack, fall asleep without assistance, and dress themselves. In addition, they learn how to control their sphincter and stay dry. This process,
Numerous theories and lots of research expound upon the importance of artistic expression. For young children and adolescents, art is an especially crucial form of personal expression. As such, children need to
In order to gain true freedom, we need to be able to make our own choices, which means having the skills and abilities to then act upon our choices. Without independence, we
Visit any primary or elementary Montessori classroom and you’ll immediately notice a stunning display of colorful glass beads hanging in an open cabinet. Children (and adults!) are drawn to the order and
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