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Classified cards (also known as three-part cards) are a simple Montessori language material that provide many hours of concentration and learning for the child. Children from age two and a half to six and beyond will love this material. Learn how to ...
If you've ever... Stayed awake until 2am scrolling through Montessori Activities Pinterest boards... Dropped half your paycheck on a generic Montessori album and some painted wood materials that 4-year-old Mariposa ignores for her ...
Here are three ways to be the best teacher you can be, even if your classroom is closed. As a teacher, do you relish your school breaks? Or do you spend them missing your students and wondering what you're going to do with yourself and all that ...
Little ones at home from school? Thrive with these practical Montessori strategies. What's the ideal Montessori home environment? Should I purchase all the Montessori materials I can get my hands on? Should I re-create my child's Montessori ...
What sets Montessori apart from unschooling? Learn how a curriculum fits in to this child-led approach to education. Welcome to the second addition of my new series, "Readers Wonder." In this series of posts, I address questions posed to me by my ...
Kids just want to play all day? Here are six simple ways to help your students engage in Montessori work without taking away from the importance of play. Welcome to the first addition of my new series, "Readers Wonder." In this series of posts, I ...
Grace and Courtesy: what does this look like in the Montessori method? When should I introduce it? How can I effectively teach it? How do I respond to rudeness and clumsiness? Keep reading for the full scoop on Grace and Courtesy lessons, and to get ...
Are Practical Life activities a distraction from better work, or valuable in their own right? Discover the 10+ skills your child can gain from Montessori Practical Life lessons, plus actionable strategies to make it work anywhere. Pouring water. ...
Learn the history behind the Montessori work mat and 6 simple tips for incorporating them into your home or classroom environment. The work mat: it's a quintessential Montessori material. Walk into a Montessori classroom and you'll see at ...
Struggling to stick to your kid's routine? This simple, DIY routing book involves your child in setting and following family routines. Consider making one or two for your preschool or kindergarten classroom, as well! Making a routine is one ...
Broaden your kids' musical horizons with this collection of 21 recommended CD's and playlists. From blues to bluegrass, classical to classic country, you'll find music for kids that will keep you humming, too. (And not in the ...
Set up a simple Montessori music nook in your home or classroom to introduce your child to a variety of wonderful music. You don't have to be a music buff or concertmaster to help your child discover the world beyond the Wiggles. Maybe she'll be ...
Here are four simple steps to help you set up a Montessori prepared environment at home and on a budget. Using mostly items you already have, create a home environment that will help your child grow in independence, and save you a little ...
At first glance Peterson's advice on discipline seems very different from what we know about Montessori discipline. But is it? Join me as I dive into each expert's writing on the goal of discipline, the use of punishments, and tactics for effective ...
Stock your bookshelf with these 62 Montessori appropriate books. Stories about pancakes, books about trains, old classics and new finds, there is something here for every child. Check them out! One of the trickiest parts of abiding by the ...
Learn the benefits of routines vs. schedules for an orderly school day, and every day! Plus, check out these 7 tips for designing your own daily routine. "Order is one of the needs of life which, when satisfied, produces real happiness." - ...
Check out this list of every Montessori myth, misunderstanding, and complaint that's out there. (At least every one I could find.) There are answers, and room for discussion, too. Come join in! The infamous myths. Below I hope to dispel the ...
Help your 3-6 year-old child learn to pray with this two-part strategy, based on Montessori philosophy, and practiced in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Five practical tips are included to help you implement this strategy. The benefits are subtle, ...
Want to encourage your kids to read? Give them their very own, special space to fall in love with reading. Follow these 5 simple steps to set up your own DIY reading nook for kids in your home or classroom. In every Montessori classroom there is ...
None of us are ready to give up Fairy Tales. The good news? When you understand why Montessori teaches what it does about reality and fantasy, you find out that Montessori and Fairy Tales actually go together quite nicely. "Montessori discourages ...
Instead of doing group crafts, find out how to encourage creativity in children with these two Montessori strategies. In case you were wondering, the Montessori method of education does not encourage crafts. At least, not the way we usually think ...
Have you ever wondered how to encourage creativity in your students? The Montessori method, as usual, has a different approach. I believe I have heard Montessori education criticized for its supposed lack of creativity. And if paper crafts from ...
Of all the advice for teachers that is out there, this one is so important! This Montessori based teaching strategy is basically the golden rule for Montessori teachers, and traditional teachers can benefit from it, too. Calling all teachers! And ...
Montessori and obedience: These words do belong together! I want to help you understand the relationship between a strong will and obedience, and I've included some Montessori discipline tips, too. When you hear "Montessori," do you picture a ...
Through this amazing catechesis program, Christian children of any denomination grow in the friendship and peace of God. You can use Catechesis of the Good Shepherd at home, too! What is the single most important gift you can give a child? ...