Family-Style Dining in the Montessori Classroom Explained The classroom community in the Montessori learning environment represents a family of teachers and children who care to learn, eat and grow together. Family-style dining is an important practice for all meals in the Montessori classroom, and it is much more than just enjoying meals together. We encourage…
Honoring Dr. Maria Montessori on her birthday Dr. Maria Montessori was born on August 31, 1870 in Chiaravalle, Italy, and today marks her 149th birthday. We have much to celebrate about her life, especially, the method of teaching known as ‘The Montessori Method’ named after Dr. Maria Montessori. The Montessori Method The Montessori Method of…
Every year, most children enjoy a long summer break that might make it difficult for them to get back into their school routine. Or maybe, this is the first year for your child attending school. No matter, what the situation may be for your family, we would like to provide some tips to help make…
Why is social-emotional skills acquisition so important during the toddler stage? When I meet prospective families with toddlers, one of the questions I am most interested in getting answers for is, ‘What is most important to you in your child’s educational journey?’ It is an important question because I can determine whether our Montessori philosophy…
The Sandpaper and Colored Globe Geography is an exciting and fun part of the Montessori classroom. When children start exploring the Cultural area of the Montessori classroom, their work includes the recognition of features of our planet, such as land versus water. The children advance their Cultural study by learning about individual continents, countries and…
Separation Anxiety – Strategies to help your child adjust to the school routine With many new families joining us over the summer and towards the beginning of the new school year, I would like to share information about the importance of a quick drop-off and early arrival. The first few weeks of Montessori preschool are…
