As a new Montessori parent you will come to appreciate how all the materials and subject matter move from the concrete to the abstract. The child is able to interact with concepts and ideas rather than simply memorize facts. Your child quantifies a number in math, understands place value by having a visual representation of ones, tens, [...]
From birth, children instinctively reach out to explore and learn about the world around them. They love to touch, to taste; they turn inquisitively toward new sounds, smile at familiar voices; they reach for bright colors, explore interesting shapes. Learning is a process that involves all of the senses, especially touch, and the senses feed [...]
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 [...]
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!
When my daughter was about 2.5 she stopped me during our regular walk because she found an interestingly shaped rock. She picked it up and looked at me and said, "This rock looks like Africa." My eyebrow went up in amazement that she was even capable of making this connection let alone that she was [...]
In a Montessori environment children are able to have freedom. Freedom allows the child to make choices and to be able to be successful managing their choices. However, it is important to note that freedom comes with responsibility. The responsibility is to choose work, complete work and also follow the rules of the classroom and [...]