At Montessori World School, creativity and imagination are not extras—they are essential parts of how children learn and grow. In our Elementary classrooms, children’s natural curiosity is nurtured through exploration, storytelling, and discovery. Their questions are valued, their ideas respected, and their imaginations encouraged to soar. There is a common misconception
Mornings can often feel like the most stressful part of the day for families. Getting everyone ready and out the door without nagging, rushing, or meltdowns may feel impossible—but according to Bruce Feiler, author of The Secrets of Happy Families, it doesn’t have to be. In his TED Talk on Agile programming
One of the most beautiful outcomes of a Montessori education is the quiet confidence that blossoms in each child. Montessori children tend to exhibit a strong sense of independence and self-assurance, nurtured through both the structure of the classroom and the freedom it provides. At the heart of every Montessori
The importance of routine is paramount in the first six years of a child’s life. This plane of development is known as “The Construction of Self”. During this time each child passes through “sensitive periods” that are successive stages of development. During a particular “sensitive period” the child exhibits an
Encouraging order, independence and self-motivation are fundamental to the Montessori Method of education. Carefully designed and prepared environments allow the student to develop competence in caring for themselves and their surroundings. From the sense of pride that “I did it myself” blooms the confidence to take on the world. Unlike
Can you remember the last experience you had that left you in AWE? That overwhelming feeling of reverence, respect, or wonder that you get from being inspired. We often get busy in our everyday lives and sometimes miss the awe inspiring moments all around us. Childhood is filled with so
Following are the top 10 values of our School. These values help to guide us and inspire us every day! We hope you will be inspired to find out more about Montessori and if you are in our area sign up for a tour. 1. Authentic Montessori for Our Times
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