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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Maria Montessori, a name synonymous with child-centered education, was not only a pioneer in pedagogy but also a trailblazer for women in various fields. Her life and work continue to inspire educators, parents, and reformers worldwide. To celebrate her birthday, August 31, 1870, here are 10 fascinating facts that highlight her remarkable journey. Among Italy’s First Female Physicians...
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The Montessori angle on finding and offering books that will make your child fall in love with reading
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The Montessori educational theory is a strange beast – in that, at its core, it is not about pedagogy at all.
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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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