In this first full week back to school and back to routine, many of us may have already begun to fall into a pattern of rushing our children along to stay on time. This article, from Hands Free Mama via Huffington Post, reminds us why it is so important to remove the pressure to hurry […]
“Let us give the child a vision of the whole universe…for all things are part of the universe, and are connected with each other to form one whole unity.” – Maria Montessori, To Educate the Human Potential Maria Montessori strongly emphasized the importance of Cosmic Education for the elementary age child. She began with the […]
Montessori parents and friends Vina Kay (a racial justice activist, writer, and filmmaker) and Jan Selby (an Emmy award-winning documentary producer and director), explore this question in their documentary, Building the Pink Tower. From her own children’s Montessori experiences, Kay remembered the beauty, peacefulness and purpose of everything in the Montessori environment. As she writes […]
After a great orientation night, the first day of school is just around the corner! Our last post shared a source full of tips for the days leading up to the big day; today, we want to focus on having a great start the first morning – and every morning – of the year. These […]
As summer draws to a close, it can be difficult for parents to know how to go about re-establishing or creating new routines for the coming school year. Debbie Vale, a Montessori guide and author of the blog Help From Debbie, offers a practical timeline for getting children and parents ready to start the year […]
Montessori is not just for the young ones we have in our care; Montessori is a way of life that can benefit us all at each stage of our lives. Now, many communities that care for the elderly are adapting the Montessori method to help clients suffering from dementia, Alzheimer’s, and the effects of strokes. […]
“My child isn’t eating,” is a common statement from parents of three-year-olds. At the end of a school day, parents are often surprised that the lunch they so lovingly prepared is barely touched. When teachers are asked, they often say they encouraged the child to eat but the chip simply was not hungry. So, what’s […]
Parents often wonder what they can do to reinforce Montessori principles in their home and daily routines. This list, 101 Things Parents Can Do To Help Children, was written by Early Childhood Montessori Guide Barbara Hacker, and is full of practical tips for all facets of life. 101 Things Parents Can Do To Help Children
In renowned creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson’s TED talk, “Bring on the Learning Revolution,” he speaks about the crisis of human resources, poorly used talents, and a life that people endure versus enjoy. Across the world, educational systems are seeking reform. Sir Robinson believes that “reform in no use anymore. Because that’s simply improving a […]
One of the questions we are most frequently asked when families are touring our school is, “How do the students do once they leave Montessori?” A recent research study by AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) reveals that Montessori students who transition to traditional settings score higher in Mathematics and Science than students with no Montessori background. […]
