Freedom and Discipline
October 31, 2022 Freedom and Discipline are two words that are not usually used together, at least in regard to children. It seems counter-intuitive—how can you give kids freedom and … Read More
You Did It! Praise in the Montessori Classroom
October 31, 2022 How do we address praise in a Montessori classroom? As many of you know, rewards and punishments are not employed in Montessori, at least not in the … Read More
Keeping It Real – Part I
October 23, 2022 In our increasingly competitive world, the key to professional success is said to lie in our ability to be creative. Even more importantly, we know that in … Read More
Practical Life at Home
If you were to ask Montessori teachers which part of “curriculum” is the most important, my guess is most teachers would say Practical Life. Practical Life is the foundation for … Read More
Work in Montessori
For most of us, the word “work” carries the heavy connotation of all the things we are supposed to do—but really want to avoid. It brings visions of stress and … Read More
Toys for Children: Less is More
October 30, 2022 I’ve never been a big fan of toy boxes. They seem messy, and as if they’re designed for toys to get lost and/or broken in them. It’s … Read More
Montessori Birthday Celebrations
The first time I saw a Montessori birthday celebration was when I observed at a school during my training. I immediately fell in love with the idea. I loved the … Read More
The Five Characteristics of Play—And of Montessori Work
October 30, 2022 PART 2 of 3 on Montessori and Play “The children in our schools have proved to us that their real wish is to be always at work—a … Read More
To Crib or Not to Crib
October 30, 2022 Excitement, happiness, anticipation, nervousness…..these are all feelings that rush through a couple’s mind when they find out they are expecting their first child. Then the questions start … Read More
The Slender Thread of a Montessori Elementary Class
October 30, 2022 By the slenderest thread, the organic order of our community is held together these days. In much the same way as the universe, our lives are rapidly … Read More