Montessori goes about many things differently. It might not be what you initially expect, it might look different, but understanding the purpose, the intention, what children are gaining, makes things logical and intuitive. Montessori gets a bad rap for not caring about spelling. First, we introduce children to writing before reading, which is just crazy, […]
How do you use this material? Pouring is used so frequently in the Montessori classroom, from various types of Pouring available on the shelf for the child to practice, to pouring water into a basin to wash hands or dishes, to pouring water to have a drink during snack. It is a difficult process to get […]
How is it possible work which easily fits on the shelves in one classroom meets the needs of children from two-and-a-half to six? We don’t have infinite storage. Most of the materials are out on the shelves all the time. The Montessori curriculum is, in fact, quite limited. And yet, the children don’t get bored. […]
The Dressing Frames are rather iconic. Often displayed on a tower or in a box, they are large wooden frames with fabric overlays, and different clothing fasteners down the middle. Children want to do things themselves, and helping to dress yourself is a huge step toward independence. Many items of clothing for children are pull-on. […]
We sing a lot of songs at Baan Dek. Some are seasonal or weather-related, others are fun to sing year-round. We put together a few of our favorites in a recording to share with you. We’ve included a track list with lyrics. Enjoy! At the Beginning At the beginning is a good place to be […]