Maria Montessori had many professions: she was a physician, an educator, a scientist, and a humanitarian. She was also, and it must not be forgotten, a philosopher; a great inventor of ideas. From time to time, we thought it might be helpful to introduce you to some of her thoughts, selected from some key passages in […]
At the request of a few of our parents, we put together some tips on how collectively, as parents, as educators, as a community, we can better allow children to become more independent. As Montessori says, “Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” One point that needs to be added, is […]
Larry Page and Sergy Brin, the founders of Google, often credit Montessori with their success. Did you know that they both attended Montessori schools as children? Steven Levy, a journalist for Wired magazine, recently interviewed Google Vice President, Marrissa Mayer. In the article, “An Unconventional CEO,” Mayer reveals a special insight and appreciation of Montessori. She […]
As parents, as members of the community, when we’re faced with a problem, whether the issue is social or intellectual, what is our first response? In most cases, we either shy away from it, or we try to solve it. It only seems like the natural thing to do. Do you know what Montessori children […]
We’re often asked, by parents and members of the community alike, “How can I ensure a smooth drop-off for my child? Are there any tips and tricks, or helpful advice that we can employ?” In response to these questions, we wrote a little blog post about how to transition to school, but thought we would take […]