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Why do Montessori Classrooms Have Long, Uninterrupted Work Periods?
January 20, 2025
Explore the benefits of Montessori's uninterrupted work periods, fostering focus, deep learning, intrinsic motivation, and lifelong skills in children.
Montessori Explained: Handwashing as a Learning Activity
January 13, 2025
Learn why Montessori hand-washing stations foster fine motor skills, sequencing, and self-construction, supporting children’s love for purposeful work.
Supporting Children's Social Lives
January 6, 2025
Support your child’s social growth by listening, encouraging problem-solving, and fostering resilience while avoiding over-involvement in their challenges.
A Montessori classroom with a lot of shelves and a plant in the foreground.
December 30, 2024
Learn key Montessori terms like grace and courtesy, human tendencies, prepared environment, and sensitive periods, which foster holistic child development.
A woman is kneeling down next to a little girl sitting on a bench in front of a window.
December 23, 2024
In Montessori, discipline is about understanding misbehavior as communication of unmet needs, addressed with empathy and proactive support.
A woman and a child are making christmas cookies in a kitchen.
December 16, 2024
olve children in holiday preparations to build life skills, independence, and joy with simple, hands-on activities that promote calm and cooperation.
A stack of colorful blocks stacked on top of each other on a white surface.
December 9, 2024
Discover how the Wooden Hierarchical Material in Montessori classrooms builds a deep understanding of numbers and place value through hands-on exploration.
A person is holding a globe with animals inside of it.
December 3, 2024
Explore our recommended books that engage children in the wonders of evolution, Earth's history, and prehistoric life, fueling curiosity and deep learning.
Students and guide in a Montessori classroom
January 10, 2024
What, exactly, is the role of the Montessori teacher? How is it so different from that of any other teacher?
Children working together with the Montessori Pink Tower
December 6, 2023
One hallmark of a Montessori education is the use of multi-age classrooms.
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