While Montessori doesn’t expect or encourage outside homework, as this may cause confusion in the classroom, and with the child, we do recommend that parents work with their children on a regular basis. That almost sounds like a paradox. Let us explain. Children thrive on routines and they adore order. The more consistent their lives, […]
One of the beautiful things about the Montessori paradigm is that it translates so seamlessly, so effortlessly to any situation. The classroom and many of the materials, particularly the Practical Life materials, are adapted to fit the needs, culture, and expectations of the guiding adult and the child or children they are serving. This makes […]
We recently sat down with Charlotte Wood, our new directress, to discuss how Montessori implements the use of sounds in the classroom. As opposed to letter names, in Montessori, we concentrate on letter sounds. The reason behind this is that, at this early, formative period of development, children acquire an appreciation of language through the […]
Here are a few little tips on how to implement Montessori at home, by using The Sound Game. In order to help children hear the sounds that make up words, we play “The Sound Game” in class. It can be played any time, any place, and can take as long or as short as you […]
Do you remember, when we were in school, and you we got really interested in a project? For some of us we may need to think hard, but there was definitely something, at some point. Right? Maybe it was a difficult math problem, one that posed a serious challenge; or, perhaps a creative exercise in […]