Montessori teacher observing a student completing a pouring activity with precision.
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Developing the Whole Child in Montessori Preschool

At a Montessori preschool, the primary focus is on developing a well-rounded individual. Montessori educators aim their attention at developing what is called the “whole child,” meaning physical, social, emotional, and cognitive aspects.…
Students learning about geography with Montessori continent maps and flags.
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How Montessori Differs from Daycare

As you look at different childcare options for your child, you may notice that a Montessori preschool has some key differences that set it apart from your traditional daycare. Each classroom in a Montessori preschool is unique, even though they…
Montessori teacher observing a student completing a pouring activity with precision.
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Preschool Math in the Montessori Environment

By Erin McFarland Math in the Montessori environment is one of the richest subject areas. Maria Montessori was a great mathematician and scientist. She became one of the first woman doctors in Italy. She used this scientific approach to study…
A child preparing a snack as part of Montessori practical life activities, fostering independence.
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Two Common Misconceptions about a Montessori Classroom

Two Common Misconceptions about a Montessori Classroom by Sheri Papke   1) The classroom is too permissive, and the children do no productive work or; 2) The classroom is too strict, and the children are not able to play or use…
Children engaged in collaborative learning, using Montessori zoology puzzles to identify animals.

Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Krista

This month’s teacher spotlight is from our Corcoran School. Ms. Krista is a Children's House teacher and has been part of Step By Step for over 10 years. Her experience at Step By Step started when she was just 18 years old when she started…
Preschool children working on practical life
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Why Practical Life in a Montessori Preschool

THE ROLE OF THE PRACTICAL LIFE AREA IN A MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL AND THE IMPACT ON DEVELOPMENT OF 3 YEAR OLD Practical Life exercises very simply put are the exercises of everyday living. These exercises found in a Montessori preschool are those…
Montessori math materials arranged neatly on a shelf, including decimal system blocks and golden beads.

New Step By Step Montessori website is live!

We just went live with a new website here at Step By Step. We're still updating all the calendars so please work with us as we migrate over to this new solution.  If you have any questions please contact our corporate office at 763-557-677…
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5 Steps To Choosing Childcare, DayCare or PreSchool

Step 1: Start Early Start looking as far in advance as you can. No matter what type of care you are considering – a child care center or care in someone else’s home – finding the right child care option can take some time. Step 2:…

Why Montessori for Kindergarten

MONTESSORI KINDERGARTEN “Education should no longer be mostly imparting of knowledge, but must take a new path, seeking the release of human potentialities.” – Maria Montessori We hope the information included in this packet will be…
Children practicing Montessori math using bead chains to learn multiplication.
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Google Founders Talk Montessori

Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Google ran one of its famous doodles on Friday in honor of Maria Montessori. No surprise, really. Both of the company's founders went to Montessori schools. Uploaded on Feb 10, 2010