Learning to play and interact with others is an important social skill. It is also important to learn what is socially acceptable behavior in small and large group environments. As a child grows older, some things like sports or art lessons are taught in group environments, which can be overwhelming for someone unaccustomed to socializing. … Developing Homeschool Social Skills Through Montessori Values
Active movements in the first months of life provide the overall mind-body experience from which self-confidence is derived, and with this very valuable instrument, it is possible to face all the challenges of life. —Dr. Silvana Montanaro, MD This is the third article in our series discussing furniture in the Montessori environment. The focus … The Montessori Infant/Toddler Environment: Preparing for Movement
In our previous blog, we focused on the furniture used in the Montessori early childhood and elementary environments. We continue the discussion over the next two articles, focusing on the infant/toddler room. Many of the same ideas used in the older child’s environment also apply when furnishing a Montessori infant/toddler environment. For instance, walls should … Prepared Environment Tips: Montessori Furniture for Infants and Toddlers
When visitors first enter a Montessori classroom, you can almost hear a collective sigh as they experience the visually appealing yet simple space. Dr. Montessori believed that the child’s learning environment should be peaceful and welcoming. It should be clean and uncluttered. The walls should be neutral colors with a very few realistic paintings … Prepared Environment Tips: Montessori Furniture for Preschool and Elementary
I recently had a conversation with a NAMC student who has accepted a position as a Montessori Infant/Toddler teacher. She is quite excited about the position and the school, but she is also nervous since the new school seems to have some different philosophies from her previous school. For example, the teacher comes from a … Finding the Right Fit as a Montessori Teacher — Consider Philosophy
In our final blog of the series that compares Montessori with other educational methods, we examine the Reggio Emilia method. The method was created after World War II, when the parents of the town of Reggio Emilia wanted something different for their children than the state-run education system. The method was established by local teacher … Comparing Educational Philosophies: Montessori and Reggio Emilia
In our previous blog, we examined similarities and differences between the educational philosophies of Dr. Maria Montessori and Rudolf Steiner. Today, we discuss Charlotte Mason, another of Dr. Montessori’s contemporaries. Charlotte Mason was a British teacher who devoted her life to improving the quality of education in England at the turn of the 20th century. … Comparing Educational Philosophies: Montessori and Charlotte Mason
I have to admit that I learned about Waldorf before I learned about Montessori. I lived about a mile from the Rudolf Steiner College in Sacramento and, being curious, I stopped in one day to learn more. As a public school teacher, I was fascinated by alternative forms of education. Continue reading to learn about … Comparing Educational Philosophies: Montessori and Waldorf
Becoming a Montessori teacher can seem overwhelming at times. There are so many lessons and activities to give, new materials to master, daily observations to record, getting used to a multi-age classroom, and learning to work with an assistant or co-teacher. When it comes down to it, the most important element is how you present … Ten Things to Remember when Presenting Montessori Activities
Would you say that the material being used in this photo had a place in the Montessori infant/toddler environment? What about these? Or even these? Preparing the Infant/Toddler Environment: Modern Montessori Materials for 0 to 2 Years Old Montessori materials have evolved over time. In fact, many of Dr. Montessori’s first … Modern Materials Used in the Infant/Toddler Environment
