Have you ever thought about asking questions instead of giving directives? Here are 5 good reasons to ask questions: 1. It helps the child think. When we tell them what to do, our child does not have to think and more often than not will tune us out. But when
From most ancient times, the great task of children has always been to become adults. All day they would spend with their family, their tribe, or their kin, working to the extent they could and contributing meaningfully to their own survival. We should not idealize the harsh reality of subsistence
When Maria Montessori termed the word “normalization,” she was not referring to the process of the child conforming to the norm. Normalization instead refers to the progression of childhood development. Dr. Montessori believed that normalization is the result of experience through the prepared environment. Through the prepared environment, students are
So now that you’ve decided that Montessori is right for you and your family, your child is enrolled in a Montessori school and you are reaping the benefits of this holistic educational approach, you may want to share the wealth. But, how can you help your friends and family to
After the completion of the Primary 3 year cycle, parents are faced with a variety of choices for their child’s Elementary education. Children who have the chance to continue their Montessori education have the unique opportunity to develop an important skill set that is often overlooked in traditional school settings
What makes children who have had a Montessori education different? What is it that sets these students up for future success beginning in their early childhood? One thing that strikes me when talking to our Alums who have made the transition to different school settings, is how eloquently they are
The differences are everything… What makes Montessori unique? Montessori schools begin with a profound respect for children as unique individuals, and they work from a deep concern for children’s social and emotional development. A core concept of Montessori education is to encourage children to become independent thinkers. To foster this
Focus on the whole child… Montessori education for all children is based on the concept that learning occurs in an inquisitive, cooperative, and nurturing atmosphere. From our youngest toddlers to our independent middle-schoolers our students increase their knowledge through self-directed and teacher-initiated experiences. Younger students learn through the manipulation of
A prepared environment… In a Montessori classroom each child assumes responsibility for his or her own actions and completion of tasks. The Montessori teacher encourages acceptance of that responsibility, and quiet, self-directed activity is the result. Pre-Primary The Primary and Elementary rooms are filled with shelves that are organized in
A different approach to education… The Montessori Method of education was developed as a curriculum in 1907 by Dr Maria Montessori, an Italian physician and scientist. It is a child-centered educational approach and is based on the scientific observation of children from birth to adulthood. It has been used for
