We recognize that Montessori education can have some lingo that might need a little explanation. So in this Montessori Dictionary post, we’re going to focus…
Category: Education
What Do We Do About Discipline?
We often get asked the question, “How do you handle discipline issues?” We love this question because in Montessori we think about discipline from a…
A Sprinkling of Holiday Ideas
We have seen how children feel more grounded and cooperative when they have a role to play. Thus, whenever possible, it’s helpful to find little…
Materials Spotlight: The Wooden Hierarchical Material
The Wooden Hierarchical Material takes up a great deal of space in our primary and elementary classrooms, and for good reason! This key math material…
Our Montessori Bookshelf: Life on Earth
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…
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,”…