Yesterday, the most magical thing happened. Well, as a matter of fact, it actually happens each, and every day in our classrooms. You’ll notice that when we do art, we work with the primary colors. Why don’t we put out one of every color? Why no purples and pinks, and oranges and greens? Because we […]
For prospective families that research Montessori prior to their visit, there are at least two main areas of inquiry that they are most eager to have us address. 1. First, they’ve read that Montessori has a different approach to creativity, and they want to learn more. In particular, they want to discuss the concept of […]
Exploration is a vital component to Montessori classrooms. Let’s take a look. Watch as she picks up the number rods, carefully balancing them in her hands, meticulously counting,”One. Two. Three.” Glimpse her pointing to the color differentiations, which represent a change in quantity, as she proceeds. Keep in mind that she is exploring the activity, […]
We love flowers at Baan Dek. They freshen up the place, especially in the winter. Did you know that flowers are a mainstay in Montessori classrooms? Yes! We often bring in flowers for the students to learn how to cut and arrange. As a matter of fact, it’s a favorite activity amongst the children. This […]
We thought we would take this opportunity to address the beauty of a simple question, and the equally meritorious response. Mom asks, “What did you do today?” The student responds, “Everything!”. What’s at work here? What does “everything” really mean? Could my sweet, precious child really be acting coy? Or, is there more than a […]