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Your Comprehensive Guide to Montessori at Home for Infants
Your Comprehensive Guide to Montessori at Home for Infants The Montessori method is child-directed and self-paced. Take this approach when designing a Montessori infant room for your child’s unique development. Your goal is to guide, not lead, your infant’s development. Provide them with the appropriate Montessori infant environment and watch your child grow. What exactly…
Read MoreMontessori’s Approach to Language
Montessori’s Approach to Language Maria Montessori was a firm believer (backed up by scientific evidence) that a child is born with all he needs to acquire language. With that in mind, there are a variety of ways adults can support a young child’s language development, particularly by creating a conducive environment for language learning. At…
Read MoreDiscovering Freedom in Routine
Discovering Freedom in Routine “He (the child) lives in a sort of everlasting present. He does not hurry as we do towards the end of the action, because for him the end of the action is the action itself.” —E. M. Standing, Maria Montessori, Her Life and Work Routines, not lesson plans, should be prioritized.…
Read MoreWhy Circle Time is Important in a Montessori Classroom?
Why Circle Time is Important in a Montessori Classroom A classroom in Montessori is a busy place in the morning. Children participate in self-directed and teacher-leading courses. You work, you are active, you are active and you have time. It’s Circle Time before you know! Circle Time cannot be underestimated in Montessori. Circle time is…
Read More5 Ways to Raise Self-Assured Children
5 Ways to Raise Self-Assured Children As parents, we want our children to have a strong sense of self-worth that they can build on as they grow older and confront the decisions and challenges that come with becoming healthy, happy, and content adults. Self-assurance is a necessary element in the recipe for a happy existence.…
Read MoreThe Mixed Age Classroom
The Mixed Age Classroom Montessori education differs from more traditional methods in a variety of ways. Our mixed-age classrooms are one of the most obvious examples. Rather than grouping children by chronological age, our classroom environments include children of various ages. This method is extremely beneficial to us. But…why? There are numerous advantages to having…
Read MoreMontessori Principles You Can Apply at Home
Montessori Principles You Can Apply at Home “These words reveal the child’s inner needs; ‘Help me to do it alone’.” ~ Maria Montessori Maria Montessori’s wise words still ring true nearly a century later. Today’s parents, including myself, are looking for ways to instill confidence and independence in our children. Never fear, you can benefit…
Read MoreHow to Assist Your Child in Managing Their Emotions
How to Assist Your Child in Managing Their Emotions Children are born with the hardware to experience a wide range of emotions, but they are not born with the tools to name, interpret, and manage those emotions. That is where parents, as the child’s first teacher, come in. Every day and night, we have numerous…
Read MoreThe Role of the Montessori Teacher
The Montessori teacher’s role; How is it so different from any other teachers? It is sometimes easy to start by explaining what a teacher from Montessori isn’t. A Montessori teacher is more like a gentle guide than the traditional idea of a teacher. You do not see it as your job to provide information to…
Read More10 Ideas for Creating a Montessori Environment at Home for Your Toddler
10 Ideas for Creating a Montessori Environment at Home for Your Toddler Setting up a Montessori-inspired play environment doesn’t have to be difficult, and it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money! The Montessori classroom is set up to promote independence and attentiveness. When you put some thought into the design of your child’s…
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