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By Chelsea Klipstein Spoken language is a notable part of everyday life in a Montessori Children’s House classroom. Through language, we have the ability to express and communicate ideas, thoughts, needs and emotions. Language acquisition allows children to become active members of the community. Language is also a way for children to gain knowledge and…

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 of the child’s organs to begin functioning are the senses… They are instruments by which we lay hold…

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 the day with. Any circle or teacher guided activity would distract from that purpose, thus causing…