The Defining Characteristics of Montessori
How do we know when the Montessori method is being done correctly? We will see certain results in the children we work with. Here are some of the outcomes of…
Using Stories to Teach Math Concepts
Anyone who knows me – even casually – knows that I love books. I mean, I really love books. Growing up, I was not a big fan of math. Luckily, the Montessori training changed all that, but I still like using storybooks to teach math concepts. I think they work really well in a classroom, and can provide a boost for children (like I was) who aren’t naturally gifted in math.
Montessori Basics 5: Essentials of a 3-6 Classroom
Welcome to the next installment of the Montessori Basics series! According to my visitor tracking program, the first four posts in this series have been extremely popular. I actually did a variation on this post a few months ago, but I've updated and expanded it for this series.
Seven Ideas for the Last Week of School
Hard to believe, but the school year is coming to an end. Sometimes it can be difficult to think of things to do during the last few days or weeks...the…
Montessori Basics 4: A Montessori Glossary
The next post in this series is a quick overview of some commonly used terms in Montessori education. If you're new to Montessori, it can be a little overwhelming at…
Encouraging Independence in Children
If you’re anything like me, you may find it difficult to consistently encourage your children to be independent. When you need to get winter gear on in a hurry, it’s…
Children and the Nature of Observation
I read a fascinating article about a month ago in the Washington Post, and it's kind of been simmering in the back of my mind all this time. Called Pearls…
Montessori Basics 3: Ultimate Guide to Montessori Materials & Links
My favorite "Montessori Basics" post so far - I think this could be very helpful. I've done variations of it before, but this one is definitely the most comprehensive. I'm…
Brothers and Sisters in the Montessori Classroom
I recently read a really interesting article in Public School Montessorian. Called "Fostering Community Through 'Brother-Sister' Relationships in the 6-9 Classroom", it describes how one teacher paired up kids -…
Montessori Basics 2: A Guide to Montessori Books
I'm excited to continue my "Montessori Basics" series with this next post. I've assembled a list of the best printed resources for parents and teachers. Most can be found at…
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