As children approach their elementary years, they can truly access the power of their imagination. As a result, they begin to ask big questions and…
Year: 2024
Gratitude: Why We Celebrate the Unsung Heroes
As children move from early childhood into their elementary years, they become very attuned to heroes. In fact, in Montessori we call this “hero worship,”…
Nurturing the Whole Child: How Montessori Balances Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Growth
One of the gifts of Montessori education is that we can truly focus on the whole child —cognitive, social, emotional, and physical. Our approach is…
Materials Spotlight: Animal Story Cards
Children adore animals! Our elementary students (and even some older primary students) often love to start researching animals. To capitalize upon this interest and use…
Exploring Montessori Together: Family Events and Learning Opportunities
Many of us didn’t grow up with Montessori. As a result, we often find ourselves drawing upon a great deal of trust. We may intellectually…
Materials Spotlight: The Montessori Bells
Music is a form of language. Because our young children effortlessly absorb language, we, of course, provide them with opportunities to express themselves musically! One…