Our blog, Is It Too Late for my Child to Attend a Montessori School? inspired a Montessori teacher to ask what to do with accepting third year students (at any level) who lack a Montessori background and may only be able to do first year work. She wanted to know if she should give them … Older Children With No Montessori Background: Integrating New Students into Montessori School
Easter is a wonderful holiday to be celebrated in the Montessori classroom; there are beautiful signs of spring, bright colors, energetic children, and the excitement of the school year ahead. If you are searching for Montessori Easter activities, why not introduce your class to Ukrainian Easter eggs? Also called Pysanky, they are a unique … Montessori Easter Activities: Ukrainian Easter Eggs in Culture and Science Curriculum
It seems everywhere we turn these days, we find an “app” for this or that. And while some believe there is no place for modern technology in the Montessori environment, others are busy creating online applications that are specifically geared toward the Montessori method. So, before labeling all technology as bad and ruling out new … Introducing Computer Applications in the Montessori Environment
About the time my son was two years old, I noticed an interesting trend when it came to cleaning his room each night. I would help him put his things away and he followed behind me making sure everything was exactly in its place. His trains had to be in a certain order on his … Montessori's Sensitive Period for Order
When I was searching for a Montessori school for my son, I was surprised to encounter schools that refused to take him because he had not attended a Montessori school previously. I felt like he was being excluded and punished because he did not start preschool at age three. Even though he could … Is It Too Late for my Child to Attend a Montessori School?
St. Patrick’s Day is a wonderful time to bring a bright pop of green into the classroom to shake off the winter doldrums! To help celebrate the Irish spirit with your Montessori students, we have created some easy to make, fun to do activities that will help to challenge and develop fine motor skills. Read … St. Patrick's Day Montessori Activities for Fine Motor Skills with Complimentary Printable
As a certified Positive Discipline parent coach, I ask parents to imagine a time 25 years from now: Your child pulls into the driveway ready to share time and a meal with you. What kind of adjectives would you use to describe your child? The responses are overwhelmingly positive. Not once have I heard a … Choosing a Montessori School for Your Child: Tips for Finding the Right Fit
In celebration of Montessori Week, we are happy to share some thoughts about Montessori from members of our NAMC family. Kathleen — In recognition of Montessori Week, we asked our two high- school age boys what they considered memorable from their Montessori education. Without much hesitation they both said the math materials — in particular … Montessori for Our Family: Sharing a Love of Lifelong Learning Together
In celebration of Montessori Week, we are happy to share some thoughts about Montessori from members of our NAMC family. Lisha — When I consider the impact Montessori has had on my life, I think about how my one and half year old daughter waits until her daddy has taken his last bite of an … Montessori in Our Home: Living, Loving and Learning as a Montessori Family
The week of February 24–March 2 celebrates Montessori Week and marks the 106th anniversary of Montessori education. It is a time to come together as Montessorians to celebrate and recognize the amazing contributions of Dr. Maria Montessori in the lives of children around the world. Here are some of the most notable contributions that Dr. … Celebrate Montessori Week! Sharing Experiences and the Importance of the Method
