Montessori education was borne out of passion. It began with a story. A story of a young woman who was under enormous pressure for no other reasons but for merely being a woman. Maria Montessori had a desire to pursue a medical career - at the time privilege assigned only to men. At a critical moment in her life, she was very close to giving up her dream having to endure constant humiliation and … [Read More...]
Editable Teacher Planner
Keeping my teaching and planning organised always brought a sense of control and enabled to shift focus from curriculum goals and teaching agenda to one-on-one interactions with students on a more meaningful and deeper level. That allowed me to be present with the children and stay on top of classroom organisation. You can’t overestimate the […]
Doing Montessori At Home With Your Baby ( 7 – 9 mo )
“Giving children the opportunity to stir up life and leave it free to discover.” Maria Montessori opportunity free discover stir up life Let these words just sink in for a few moments as you think of your beautiful child. May I just remind that you and the world you create for your child is all they […]
How Cleaning and Sweeping Prepare Children for Academic Success
More often than not the sight of children scrubbing tables, washing dishes, cleaning floors in a classroom causes parents to raise their eyebrows. What does it have to do with a child’s development and learning math and language? For those who implement Montessori at home or send their children to Montessori childcare or school, it […]
The Many Benefits of Learning in Nature
“There must be provision for the child to have contact with nature; to understand and appreciate the order, the harmony and the beauty in nature”. Maria Montessori Nature offers infinite ways to support child's cognitive, physical, and emotional development. This is not to say that nature can completely replace time children spend in the classroom. However, I believe that if teachers and parents … [Read More...]
Homeschooling Preschooler The Montessori Way
Our homeschooling journey is something that consumes my heart and mind these days. I guess because it is unknown territory that we are walking into. So far it brought great fruit and I feel that our everyday life is bursting in colours like never before. My daughter's "whys" have got completely new dimension, and I love, love, love how excited she got from receiving a magnifying glass by mail the … [Read More...]
Raising Multilingual Montessori Kids
For many countries where majority speaks English teaching children to speak other languages from very early age is a foreign concept, while in many other parts of the world for millions of people speaking the native language at home and learning at school in English or French, for example, is a norm. Now, the world is becoming one big village with nationalities, races, cultures intertwined. It … [Read More...]
Rain Could In a Jar Science Experiment Plus Types of Clouds Printable
This Rain Cloud in a Jar Experiment is a great way to engage your children aged 3-6 in conducting a simple science experiment before heading outdoors. Looking up in the sky on an overcast day can be quite relaxing and entertaining. As I was inviting children to fill in the cup with water and pour coloured water over the shaving cream "cloud", I explained to them that water, when heated, evaporates turning into water vapours. These water … [Read More...]
Mistakes Montessori Newbies Need To Avoid
Are you new to Montessori?! Do you feel sometimes overwhelmed with the amount of new information you need to process? Would you like to hear advice from Montessori parents, bloggers and teachers on common mistakes Montessori newbies make and how to avoid them!? I invited people who successfully implemented Montessori method into their parenting and teaching to share their […]
New to Montessori Homeschooling?
When a family decides to take a route less traveled to homeschool their children the number of questions and choices you have to make is staggering and overwhelming. The list is never-ending - from what approach to take to how to manage household and expenses on one income, and of course, there is socialization. First of all, allow me to make something clear. Regardless of your choices and … [Read More...]
How to Help Young Children Regulate Their Emotions.
The greatest development is achieved during the first years of life, and therefore it is then that the greatest care should be taken. If this is done, then the child does not become a burden; he will reveal himself as the greatest marvel of nature. Maria Montessori Maria Montessori's teaching is becoming one of the most acquired among modern parents and early childhood educators. The reason … [Read More...]
Editable Teacher Planner
Keeping my teaching and planning organised always brought a sense of control and enabled to shift focus from curriculum goals and teaching agenda to one-on-one interactions with students on a more meaningful and deeper level. That allowed me to be present with the children and stay on top of classroom organisation. You can't overestimate the power of having a functional system to plan your … [Read More...]
The Silence Game In Nature – Empowering Children with Mindfulness
Many of us probably didn’t know how precious moments of silence are until we became parents or teachers. We all can agree that our world lacks silence today more than ever before. The noise we create is not necessarily produced by loud sounds. Noise can be made by clutter, unnecessary overload of visual and sensory information and stimulation. Noise takes away focus from […]
Perfect Gifts for Curious Children to Foster Learning, Creativity and Independent Play
Are you looking for an ideal gift to satisfy the inquiring mind of your child? What makes a gift perfect? If it ignites a spark in the eyes, does a minimum for the child, requires the child to get active, helps them come up with creative ways to use the tools, hands-on – then it is […]