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There is so much in the world to discover! And young children are trying to learn everything they can. Maria Montessori described an inner drive that every child has to explore and be independent. If a child’s world moves too quickly and to many things are done for them they can become passive and miss all...
Why routines are helpful . . . Routines help children understand the world. For young children so much of the world is new and they are looking for some sense of order in everything going on. Without a routine, a child will be dependent on the adults to know what comes next. With a routine, a child can...
The Balance Between Consistency and Change In Montessori practice, we talk frequently about consistency so much so that sometimes we can fear change. Consistency is a cornerstone of preparing environments for toddlers. Everything in the world is so big and new for toddlers that consistency helps them prepare and know what to expect. Toddlers are looking...
Building a new Relationship Montessori goes beyond a method of education to an understanding of how to support natural development. Maria Montessori’s philosophy and developmental theories help us understand what the development needs are at certain points in life and the practice and implementation help us follow each child’s individual inner guide or developmental path through kindness...
Emily Suarez