Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten Emotionally?

By access_1ahu61c1 | August 9, 2018
A child working independently with Montessori pink tower cubes to develop spatial awareness.

By Kristi Ockuly As a Montessori teacher for more than twenty years, and as a mother of five, I can attest to the fact that all parents wonder about the experience their young children will have in school. If they are in preschool, parents wonder about elementary school. Elementary school parents wonder about the middle…

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Developing the Whole Child in Montessori Preschool

By access_1ahu61c1 | April 2, 2018
Montessori teacher observing a student completing a pouring activity with precision.

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. Unlike traditional preschools which just focus on a child’s cognitive abilities, the Montessori approach to education values the human spirit and takes…

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