The Foundation of Freedom
February 4, 2023
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
Montessori At Home: The Baby’s Room
January 21, 2023
Setting Up a Montessori Baby Room When children come into our lives, we want to make sure we offer them the very best. Yet our children develop so quickly and
The Montessori Prepared Environment: Key Concepts
January 14, 2023
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
Positive Discipline the Montessori Way
January 7, 2023
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
More Than Just a Teacher: The Role of the Montessori Guide
December 24, 2022
Our society knows teachers. Teachers give information. Teachers provide an education. Teachers instruct. In a Montessori classroom, however, the role of the adult is also to be a Montessori guide.
Helping Children Acclimate to the Holidays in Montessori
December 17, 2022
As routines change during the holiday season, we can unintentionally become a bit edgy or stressed as routines change. We can help our children acclimate to this change while keeping
Understanding Children’s Sensitive Periods in Montessori
December 10, 2022
Have you ever noticed how sensitive young children can be to changes in routine? Even the slightest schedule adjustment can throw things off. On the positive side, young children also
Developing Mutual Respect with Children in Montessori
November 19, 2022
Montessori classrooms depend upon a web of mutual respect. This culture of respect is established from the very beginning: from how the classroom is arranged and sized for the children,
The Sensorial Journey
November 5, 2022
For the young child, the windows of the mind are the senses. They are constantly engaged with through activity in a process of creating an understanding of their world and
All About Toothbrushing
October 22, 2022
In Montessori, we put a lot of emphasis on young children learning basic self-care skills. A big part of self-care is something we do every day, at least twice a