Learning to read is not a natural process. The curiosity that draws children to find out more about the world surrounding them usually comes naturally. It is not a secret that children flourish under nurturing and purposeful guidance. Just the right amount of encouragement, regularly held storytime, parental example, cozy book nook – a perfect …
Each culture carries an incredibly rich palette of colors and gorgeous patterns represented in their traditional costumes. Children love learning about different traditions all over the world and finding out what makes them so unique and special. Can you imagine a Montessori classroom without a continent study unit? Impossible. Well, besides being an essential part …
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Dr. Montessori has left us with an incredible inheritance of wisdom and knowledge. I would love to share with you some of my favorite quotes from Maria Montessori in addition to wisdom from great educators, parents, and authors. This list is constantly growing and will have more inspiration for you when it comes to child-led …
Montessori education is a great option for 3 – 5 – year olds who are ready to learn and explore! The Montessori approach emphasizes hands-on, child-led learning that allows children to develop at their own pace. With materials designed to promote independence, concentration, and a love of learning, Montessori classrooms are a great environment for …
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Without much preparation, planning, or intention, Art as we know it, feel it, experience it, and experiment with it took a huge part in our everyday life. We started 30 Days of Creativity and Art to help navigate our homeschooling toward the creative side of learning and I do not think we will ever stop. …
Today I am going to share with you one of the classic Geography lesson setups in the Montessori classroom for preschool children. It is a fun, hands-on Geography lesson that will help the child understand the concept of land, water, and air. Teaching geography the Montessori way involves a hands-on approach that encourages children to …
Many wonder if Montessori education is appropriate for every child with varying needs and abilities.Renae – a Montessori homeschooling mother of four special needs children with developmental, emotional, and cognitive disabilities. She is here to say YES! All a child needs is a Montessori teacher who observes, understands, and then follows the child. The …
Children are very curious by nature, therefore, I consider this list of books to be perfect for preschoolers. With absolutely gorgeous illustrations they give a wonderful presentation of the world surrounding kids. As a Montessorian, I picked mainly books with realistic content that represent the real world and open children’s hearts and minds towards understanding …
The Montessori method presents such an incredible amount of learning experiences for a child. These experiences are born from a child’s natural desire to explore, curiosity, and passion for the world. I am delighted to share with you what has been happening during our Montessori cycle at home – a classroom I set up for …
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Montessori is a truly unique method. One of the main characteristics of this philosophy is that it requires parents and teachers to acquire a particular list of habits, behavior, and attitude towards children, learning, environment, and a certain mindset. I have great respect for parents who choose a homeschool Montessori path of education for their …
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