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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In Montessori, we talk a lot about the “prepared environment.” Really, though, this concept of a prepared environment isn’t limited to Montessori. In fact, from the earth’s biosphere offering an
We are often asked about how we handle discipline in Montessori. It’s a great question because we think differently about discipline. Ultimately, we want our children to develop self-discipline and
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