Children engaged in collaborative learning, using Montessori zoology puzzles to identify animals.

Sensorial Sounds: What are they and why do we use them?

By: Krista Schroeder Sensorial sounds are everywhere in our Montessori environment. Children explore their environment through their senses and sound is often used in a variety of ways while they are in the preschool classroom. “The first…
Children practicing Montessori math using bead chains to learn multiplication.

Freedom in the Montessori environment

By Brooke Gosse In the Montessori environment, work time starts the moment the child walks into the classroom. Dr. Montessori stated that the children come into the classroom with a purpose, already knowing what work they want to start out…