Montessori

Making Space for Children in the Kitchen

May 21, 2020

One of the many joyful aspects of a Montessori environment is food preparation. Learning how to prepare one’s own food is a critical life skill, and it has always been a part of Montessori learning. While toddlers learn to sit together and gracefully serve and share food, at age three our primary students begin to […]

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Maria Montessori

Maria Montessori: A Woman Who Flourished in the Face of Adversity

May 1, 2020

Dr. Maria Montessori: You probably know her as the woman who created a unique method of educating children. You may know she was from Italy and was one of the nation’s first female physicians. What you may not know is she was a woman who consistently faced adversity throughout her life and still managed to […]

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Kindergarten Writing

The Importance of the Montessori Kindergarten Year

February 27, 2020

The final year of Primary, often referred to as the kindergarten year, is a very special year. Having spent two or three years in the environment, these children are now the leaders of the room. It is easy to identify the kindergarten children, as they are ones working most independently with the greatest concentration. They […]

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Tips For Creating a Montessori Home Environment

Tips For Creating a Montessori Home Environment

February 20, 2020

Many families of young children are turning to Montessori methods when it comes to parenting. One of the most common questions we hear from our community is, “What can I do at home that reflects my child’s Montessori classroom experience?” The Montessori method is one that honors the child as an autonomous being, but how […]

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What Makes a Great Montessori School?

February 6, 2020

Choosing the right school for our children is one of the most important decisions we make as parents. Investigating Montessori schools is a great first step as these schools strive to provide even the youngest children with the social, academic, and life skills that lead to long-term success. But not all Montessori schools are the […]

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On the Topic of Toileting

January 23, 2020

by Catherine McTamaney, Ed.D. Throw away the M&M’s! Or, at least hide them in the cabinet to enjoy. Helping your child to master the toilet doesn’t require candy, stickers and rewards. Children have a natural desire to care for their bodies. Toileting can be a tool for independence learned as easily and painlessly as any other […]

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