Have you ever noticed how sensitive young children can be to changes in routine? Even the slightest schedule adjustment can throw things off. On the…
Category: Education
Shifting from “Stuff” to the Spirit of the Season
All too often the holiday season becomes about “stuff”–presents, decorations, more presents. How do we wean our children away from their focus on getting gifts…
4 Montessori Quotes That Give Us Perspective
Dr. Maria Montessori was a scientist and physician, first and foremost. She stumbled her way into education when she observed the mistreatment of children put…
Inclusivity in the Montessori Classroom
Montessori is a method of education as well as a general philosophy on human development. If we could summarize it into one sentence it might…
Materials Spotlight: The Puzzle Maps
In this second installment of our new materials spotlight series, we celebrate and explain the Montessori puzzle maps. Beautifully, colorfully painted and carefully crafted out…
Graphic Novels (ages 6-18)
Graphic novels are having a moment. There was a time not long ago when it was easy for most adults to view them as “not…