Traveling with little ones is never boring, right? Whether you’re headed to Grandma’s for the holidays, taking a road trip, or flying to another country, there’s a lot to think about when kids are in tow. But here’s the thing: travel doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, even with small children. If you sprinkle in a little Montessori magic—like...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Let’s say you’re sold – you believe that Montessori is the right path for you and your family. What are the most common obstacles between parents and this choice?
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We’ve spoken extensively on the theory of parent-child communication – rightfully so, as it is one of the most essential parts of parenting. So here is the practice: concrete examples of the five most useful and important phrases in any parent’s vocabulary.
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Montessori education first flourished more than a century ago. What is different now and then, and what are the most common obstacles Montessori parents run into?
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Before the age of two, the child undergoes a series of developmental changes making them ready for a new social environment. Although the parents are still the most important people in their world, children now need an expansion of their social horizons: the experience of a peer group, of beingsocially independent. This is a big and valuable step: learning...
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What does it mean to be a Montessori parent? Can it be balanced with busy lives, complicated schedules, limited budgets and varying resources?
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It is true that Montessori classrooms lack the traditional “pretend play” toys and equipment, like play kitchens and play tools, play castles or stuffed animals. This is not because we don’t value imaginative play – quite the opposite. But we prefer to give the children different tools and opportunities for it.
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