The black outlines of cats on white sheets of paper, a group of students at the Montessori School of Aberdeen is told, should be colored gray if they are above the table. The felines below the table are to be colored brown, the kids are told. Understanding, the youngsters reach for the appropriate-colored pencils and [...]
The role of technology in Montessori education in the 21st century is the theme of the Montessori Schools Association’s national conference on 21 March. Chair of the Montessori Schools Association Martin Bradley said, ‘We felt that the whole issue of IT in the nursery was coming to the fore now. ‘There are certain concerns among [...]
At the American Montessori Society's convention Saturday in Philadelphia, Lisa Porter Kuh said she has a vivid memory of the day she arrived at Greene Towne Montessori School in Center City in 1966. The private school had just opened, and Kuh said she felt at home when she spotted maps, puzzles, and handheld learning tools [...]
As I write about one of the greatest educators of our times, Maria Montessori, my first question to myself is: “Why is a Waldorf teacher writing about Montessori”. Then I ask myself - why not? I think the first question comes from my conventional education and dogmatic beliefs. The second - from my unlearning [...]
Today, March 4 2015 is World Read Aloud Day. This day was created to motivate children, teens, and adults to celebrate the power of words. This global literacy movement is about taking action to show the world that the right to read and write belongs to all people. World Read Aloud Day [...]
The Three Year Cycle Dr. Montessori developed her philosophy of education based on a three year cycle. She believed that this was the optimum opportunity for the child to reach their full potential. The Montessori classroom is a multi-age environment. The Montessori teacher is trained to meet each child's cognitive, social and emotional needs [...]
Keeping the playroom organized Children have a need for order in their lives. Having order in the home continues to help them be independent and successful. Children do not need everything. However, they need to feel empowered in their own space. Get rid of the toy box. Incorporate low shelves or a small bookcase Place the Legos [...]
One special Montessori tradition is the celebration of a child’s birthday. Called “The Celebration of Life,” it involves the child standing in the middle of a circle with all of the children seated around him or her. In the center of the circle is a paper cut-out of a sun, a candle, and the 12 [...]
When Wake Forest Montessori has a snow day like it has today we have to think back on warmer days... Every year we like to get the children to take part in their class garden. At Wake Forest Montessori we believe that outside is just another classroom without walls! “There must be provision for [...]
It is always fun to watch what creative masterpiece children will make when you give them some of the Montessori Sensorial materials!