Children developing fine motor skills through Montessori lacing and threading activities.
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Mindfulness in a Montessori Environment

by Andrea Beier There is no doubt that almost everyone has heard of the term "mindfulness" in the last few years.  It seems there has been quite an explosion of interest in the concept; complete with varying definitions of what mindfulness…
Montessori practical life area where children learn to care for their environment by watering plants.

Social Studies in Montessori School

By Kristi Larsen Culture is an integral part of the Montessori curriculum. Although it is only one topic within the Social Studies subject matter, it is important because of the diverse group of children we all have in our classrooms. According…
Montessori practical life area where children learn to care for their environment by watering plants.

How the Montessori approach was developed

By Erin Farney Maria Montessori (1870-1952) developed a beautiful and thoughtful approach to the quality education of children, stressing the importance of following the child. Many people appreciated her during her time, and even more people…
Children practicing Montessori math using bead chains to learn multiplication.

Grace and Courtesy in a Montessori Education

by Erin McFarland Have you ever entered a Montessori Children’s House and noticed that the children are naturally respectful of each other and often helpful? A younger child might ask an older child to sharpen their pencil for them or help…
A child concentrating on a practical life task, using a small broom and dustpan to clean up.

Freedom of Choice in a Montessori Classroom

By Brenda Nelson Through scientific study and observation, Dr. Maria Montessori made many discoveries in regards to child development and how children learn.  From these discoveries, she developed the Montessori Method of education, which…
Children practicing Montessori math using bead chains to learn multiplication.

Intrinsic Motivation in a Montessori Education

By Sarah Vang Children are born with an innate curiosity, a desire to learn and need to explore. That’s what makes children the way they are and why they come up with never-ending streams of questions about the world they are observing…
Montessori practical life area where children learn to care for their environment by watering plants.
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Montessori in the Home

By Francina Lelei As parents, we all want what is best for our child.  We want them to grow and be healthy, learn and be smart, and love with empathy and compassion. However, a child is not born knowing how to do all these things.  The…
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…