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Stages of Development Series: Childhood
March 10, 2025
Discover the key traits of childhood development (ages 6-12) and how Montessori education nurtures reasoning, independence, and social growth in this crucial stage.
Stages of Development Series: Infancy
March 3, 2025
Discover how Montessori education nurtures children's growth from birth to six years old, fostering independence, exploration, and language development.
Why do Montessori Classrooms Have Long, Uninterrupted Work Periods?
January 20, 2025
Explore the benefits of Montessori's uninterrupted work periods, fostering focus, deep learning, intrinsic motivation, and lifelong skills in children.
Montessori Explained: Handwashing as a Learning Activity
January 13, 2025
Learn why Montessori hand-washing stations foster fine motor skills, sequencing, and self-construction, supporting children’s love for purposeful work.
Supporting Children's Social Lives
January 6, 2025
Support your child’s social growth by listening, encouraging problem-solving, and fostering resilience while avoiding over-involvement in their challenges.
Our Montessori Dictionary
December 30, 2024
Learn key Montessori terms like grace and courtesy, human tendencies, prepared environment, and sensitive periods, which foster holistic child development.
What Do We Do About Discipline?
December 23, 2024
In Montessori, discipline is about understanding misbehavior as communication of unmet needs, addressed with empathy and proactive support.
Materials Spotlight: The Wooden Hierarchical Material
December 9, 2024
Discover how the Wooden Hierarchical Material in Montessori classrooms builds a deep understanding of numbers and place value through hands-on exploration.
Gratitude: Why We Celebrate the Unsung Heroes
November 25, 2024
As elementary children admire heroes, Montessori uses this to inspire leadership, cooperation, and appreciation for both known and unknown heroes.
Nurturing the Whole Child: How Montessori Balances Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Growth
November 18, 2024
Montessori nurtures the whole child, balancing academics, social-emotional learning, conflict resolution, and community-building in a prepared environment.
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