An Honest, Behind-the-Scenes Look at Montessori in Action
My children and I began our school year a few days ago, and as we plunged headlong into presentations, ground rules, and expectations, I started thinking about the difference between…
Primary 3-6: The Developing Mind of the 3-6 Child
When thinking about the Montessori method, many things stand out: the prepared environment, the didactic materials, the intensive training for the teachers. The children are often the last (but most…
What’s in a Game?
Most of us remember playing games as kids; I had my favorites, and it’s a lot of fun to introduce them to my own kids now. Sometimes we forget, though,…
My 5 Favorite Craft Store Finds
I love craft stores! When I step inside, I immediately feel more artistic and creative. I love to walk down each aisle slowly, imagining all the wonderful things I could…
In Loving Memory of My Daughter
Today, my blog post will be very personal and bittersweet. On this day, 11 years ago, I gave birth to my firstborn baby, who was stillborn at 26 weeks of…
Starting the School Year Successfully – You Can Do It!
No matter how long you’ve been teaching, the first day of the new school year is always a little nerve-wracking. Even if some of your students are returning, some will…
Primary 3-6: What About Socialization?
One of the major criticisms of Montessori preschool – one I’ve heard dozens of times – is that it doesn’t allow for enough social interaction because of the nature of…
7 Tips to Setting Up a Montessori Classroom
This is it! The countdown is beginning, laminators are heating up, and the difficult task of setting up the classroom for the new year is underway. While every classroom (home…
Primary 3-6: Where it All Began
The 3-6 age group is where it all began, back at the first Montessori school (Casa dei Bambini, or "Children’s House") in a housing project on the outskirts of Rome,…
Grace and Courtesy 4: Skills for a Lifetime
If you’ve been following my Grace and Courtesy series so far, hopefully you’ve realized a few basic things about these important life skills. To sum up: 1. Grace and courtesy…
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