Children have an almost sponge-like ability to absorb information, and Montessori nurtures this. Individualized learning is effective for young children, but does the Montessori Method work for older children? Continue reading to learn more about Montessori and its effectiveness with older children. What is the Montessori Method? Dr. Maria Montessori’s theory discusses how children’s minds […]
Dr. Maria Montessori developed the Montessori Method in the early 1900s. It’s a type of child-centered education that includes child-led activities (referred to as “work”), mixed-age classrooms, and teachers that promote individuality in their students. Dr. Montessori claimed that children learn more effectively when they have a say in what they learn, and this belief […]
Do you believe that all children learn the same way? Or perhaps that there may be different methods that guide their development in a more positive and practical manner? The basis of the Montessori method stems from Maria Montessori’s lifelong pursuit of knowledge in the way that children learn, and how they interact with the […]
Choosing a school for your child is a difficult task, especially choosing a preschool, as it’s the first school they’re going to attend. You want your child to feel excited and passionate about learning, and hopefully, help them develop a love for school that will make education more of a joy than a chore. The […]
History of Montessori Maria Montessori, an Italian educator, physician, and scientist, as well as the first Italian woman to receive a medical degree, was the founder of the Montessori Method. She was passionate about helping people through beginning her work at a psychiatric clinic to eventually being invited to open a childcare center in a […]
Make Montessori a Way of Life The Montessori method can have many benefits in the classroom, but did you know that you can apply many aspects of the Montessori method at home? By embracing the same principles in your home, you can create an environment that fosters continued learning and development. There are many great […]
The Montessori Method & Social Skills The Montessori Method was not specifically designed to help children develop social skills. Instead, the Montessori philosophy focuses on engaging children in their learning. Through building engagement, children learn collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking — all important components of overall social skills. Stages of Social Development To understand how […]
All parents share a primary goal: we want our children to be successful and lead fulfilling lives. As a society we have a very precise definition of what success looks like: Successful people are smart, attractive, friendly, strong, and creative. Since we want our children to be successful, we are inclined to attribute these desirable […]
By: Mauren Stark Schmidt TV and computers changed how we interact with one another and the world around us. Now, in the age of smartphones and tablets, our children have constant access to knowledge and an endless flow of entertainment at their fingertips. Unfortunately, with so many devices at our children’s disposal, they have lost […]
Children are truly astonishing. Their minds are constantly growing and expanding, fuelled by their boundless curiosity and wonder. Though most parents believe that childhood education should begin at pre-school it really should begin much sooner, starting shortly after birth. What they often find even more surprising is the idea that education is much more than […]
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