Practical Life – Part 3
Today we conclude our series on Practical Life. One important aspect of the Practical Life environment is that all the materials used are real life objects. Maria Montessori was a great believer in the “reality” principle – objects and tasks should reflect real life, with instruments adapted to a child’s size and potentiality. The Practical Life activities […]
Practical Life – Part 2
Today we continue our series exploring the Practical Life area of the Montessori classroom, focusing in this post on the ways in which Practical Life skills benefit other curriculum areas. Many of the exercises in the Practical Life area are preparation exercises of Sensorial works. The exercises help to fine tune the development of the child’s senses. […]
Practical Life – Part 1
Today we are looking back at a series that we posted back in the summer, Practical Life. In a Montessori classroom, the Practical Life area is one of the first areas that a child explores. This section of the classroom provides the child with real-life materials that help to develop coordination, concentration, independence, and order. Through […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
It’s Thanksgiving! We all have so much to be thankful for, and hopefully that includes some extra down time at home. Here are some great Thanksgiving craft ideas from Living Montessori Now to do with your children over the holiday. We hope that you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving, surrounded by family, friends, and plenty of love.
Why Montessori?
Montessori’s education program is unique. Children are encouraged to make decisions and play an active role in the classroom. A solid foundation at each level promotes strong academic skills and a true love of learning. An authentic Montessori program is based on self-direction, builds a strong sense of self, sustained concentration and development of independence. […]
Spanish Immersion Program at MASS
Spanish Immersion Program coming to MASS! MASS is excited to announce we are offering a Spanish/English dual immersion program beginning this August for the 2014 school year. In this program, your child will be immersed in a rich, dual-language environment incorporating Montessori materials represented in BOTH Spanish and English. A certified teacher will guide your […]
Winter Break is How Long?
With Winter Break halfway behind us, many parents may be wondering how to fill some of the waking hours. Here are a few things you can do inside and out, so when you hear, “I’m bored!” scan the list for a few ideas. Go On a Scavenger Hunt Inside scavenger hunts could include hiding parts […]
Technology in the Classroom: What Teachers Think About the Latest Trends
Edudemic shares an interesting perspective on current developments in the classroom, including the incorporation of various forms of technology – how teachers feel about the top 10 current educational trends. European and North American teachers were polled by Menco Platform, social knowledge-sharing platform, to see which trends were exciting and which were more hype than […]
Montessori Primer – Technology at Home
Studies show that students do not enjoy working at home on the same things that they are doing at school, and that students who do a lot of paperwork for homework are not as efficient in class. Technology can be a great way for children to practice skills they are learning at school in a […]
Montessori Primer – What Are Typical Uses of Technology In a Montessori Classroom?
“What purpose would education serve in our days unless it helped humans to a knowledge of the environment to which they have to adapt themselves?”- Maria Montessori Maria Montessori saw children as global citizens who need to learn real-world concepts, and in a Montessori classroom, children are actively engaged in real-world learning. Technology has the […]
Montessori Primer – Where Does Technology Fit in a Montessori Environment?
The incorporation of technology into the Montessori classroom is a choice that must be considered in each Montessori school. Some Montessori schools embrace technology; other Montessori schools prohibit its use. One might wonder, What would Maria Montessori have thought? In studying Dr. Montessori’s life, it is evident that her scientific and educational ideas were revolutionary […]
Montessori Primer: Inviting Your Children to Help Prepare Thanksgiving Dinner
As we’ve discussed in our previous posts exploring nutrition, a vital element in educating children about food and healthy choices and encouraging independence is having your children participate in the preparation of meals. What better time than this week, with Thanksgiving only a few days away, to develop the habit of your children helping in […]
Montessori Primer: New Ideas for the Lunchbox
Today, we return to our Montessori Primer and our exploration of nutrition in the Montessori classroom. As we discussed in our previous post, lunch can be the most challenging meal for a parent to prepare. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut of sandwich after sandwich, or to lean on pre-packaged, processed food in […]
Welcome, New Readers!
We’re so excited that you’ve taken time to visit the Montessori Academy blog! Each week, we add new posts covering a wide range of topics relevant to parents, in a format that’s easily digestible, informative, and applicable. In order to help you get acquainted with the rich content already published, we’ve put together a brief […]
Montessori Primer: We Are What We Eat
Welcome, new readers! We are so glad you’ve taken a moment to visit our blog, where we regularly share rich, easily digestible info for families about Montessori both in the classroom and in the home. Today, we continue our Montessori Primer with an exploration of the importance of nutritious foods and the role they play […]
Montessori Primer: Developing Mealtime Independence and Skills
On Monday, we began discussing nutrition and mealtime with an introduction to lunch time in the Montessori classroom. Today, we’ll examine steps you can take at home to help your child develop independence and master the skills required to meet his own fundamental need. Make lunch together Developing independence relies upon seizing teachable moments. Just […]
Montessori Primer: Nutrition and Meals in the Montessori Classroom
Today, we move into a new area of our Montessori Primer: Nutrition and meals in the Montessori classroom. What makes Montessori lunch time different? Maria Montessori believed that meal time is also an opportunity for children to learn. From infanthood when children learn to sit independently, Montessori children are given child sized tables and chairs […]
Montessori Primer: How to Reach Joyful Obedience
Maria Montessori believed obedience develops naturally in the child’s character. The word “obey” is derived from the Latin word audire, which means “to hear.” Obedience begins with hearing a request and ends with an action in response. Humans learns skills in stages. We tend to move between the stages, repeating the activity, gaining new skills, […]
Montessori Primer: Praise and Intrinsic Motivation
In an earlier post, we addressed the Montessori principle of avoidance of extrinsic rewards and cultivation of intrinsic motivation. Today, we dig deeper into this idea, exploring the appropriate role of praise in our interaction with the child. All parents want their children to be independent, self-reliant, and have the opportunity to be creative. In […]
Montessori Primer: Nurturing a Lifelong Learner
Lifelong learning is jargon that has been floating in the educational world in recent years. But what exactly does a lifelong learner look like? The Montessori method provides the framework of the ideal habits of learning – habits that will sustain students the rest of their lives. Surprisingly, the phrase “lifelong learning” has roots not […]
Montessori Primer: The Child Whisperer
We have all been there. Embattled in a test of patience in the middle of the store as our child is throwing what we think is largest temper tantrum seen by man. We stand there waiting, cheeks warm and red, as we scope out the nearest possible exit doors. We have read every book on […]
Montessori Primer: Interacting With Your Child in a Montessori Way – Part 5
Today, we conclude our series exploring how to interact with your child in a Montessori way by looking at a key to addressing negative behavior, Logical Consequences. Logical Consequences When there are behavioral problems, use logical consequences. Logical consequences should be respectful, relevant, and realistic. Stop the behavior Teach an alternative to the behavior Have […]
Montessori Primer: Interacting With Your Child in a Montessori Way – Part 4
Today’s topic is Part 4 of our Montessori Primer on interacting with your child in a Montessori way, and is a foundational principle of building a great relationship – Mutual Respect. Mutual Respect The most important part of discipline is respecting each other and each other’s opinions. As your child grows older, respect his decision-making […]
Montessori Primer: Interacting With Your Child in a Montessori Way – Part 3
Today, we continue exploring the benefits of interacting with your child in a Montessori way by looking at a seemingly contradictory but key principle: Freedom Within Limits. Freedom Within Limits According to Maria Montessori, “A child’s work is to create the person he will become.” Freedom within limits is a Montessori principle that is very […]
Montessori Primer: Interacting With Your Child in a Montessori Way – Part 2
Today, we continue exploring the benefits of interacting with your child in a Montessori way by examining two core values of a Montessori classroom: Structure and Stability. Structure and Stability Every family has its own structure. In a Montessori classroom, there is a schedule or rhythm that helps the children stay focused. Routines give children […]
Montessori Primer: Interacting With Your Child in a Montessori Way
As discussed in previous posts, following Montessori principles lays much of the foundation for discipline. Using practical life activities helps children learn to care for themselves and their environment, and exhibit grace and courtesy to others. Children that are given opportunities to control their movements will automatically develop concentration and self-discipline. In the same way, […]
Montessori Primer: A Day in Our Lives, Part 2 – A Daily Timeline
Today, we continue our look at a day in the life of a Montessori student with an overview of the timeline of a typical day in the Montessori classroom. 7:45 to 8 a.m. – Day Begins Guides are greetings students at the door with a warm handshake. The students are learning confidence as they greet […]
Montessori Primer: A Day in Our Lives
The Montessori classroom is a “living room” for children. Self-correcting lessons are displayed on the shelves awaiting the children. The environment’s purpose is to in unify the psycho-social, academic, and physical development of the child. As guides, our purpose is provide children with a solid foundation that includes positive self-image of oneself and school, security, […]
Montessori Primer: The Peaceful Classroom, Part 3
Today, we conclude our exploration of the Peaceful Classroom, part of our ongoing Montessori Primer. In our previous posts, we examined the principles of Preparing the Environment for Peace, Making Room for Peace Education, Peace through Nature and Peace through Creativity; today we discuss Peace through Giving and Making a Difference in the World.. Peace […]
Montessori Primer: The Peaceful Classroom, Part 2
Today, we continue our Montessori Primer exploration of the Peaceful Classroom. In our last post, we examined the principles of Preparing the Environment for Peace and Making Room for Peace Education; today we discuss Peace through Nature and Peace through Creativity. Peace through Nature “Nothing is more beautiful than the loveliness of the woods before […]
Montessori Primer: The Peaceful Classroom, Part 1
Today, we continue our Montessori Primer with a deeper look inside the Montessori classroom, beginning with the importance of peace. Prepare the Environment for Peace “Peace is what every human being is craving for, and it can be brought about by humanity through the child.” – Dr. Maria Montessori Montessori begins with the prepared environment […]
Montessori Primer: Applying Montessori Principles at Home, Part 4
Today, we conclude our look at 8 principles of Montessori education and how they can be applied in the home, as explored in Angeline Lillard’s book, Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius. In our last three posts, we discussed Movement and Cognition, Interest, Choice, Avoidance of Extrinsic Rewards, and Interaction with and Learning from Peers. […]
Montessori Primer: Applying Montessori Principles at Home, Part 3
Today, we continue our look at 8 principles of Montessori education and how they can be applied in the home, as explored in Angeline Lillard’s book, Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius. In our last two posts, we discussed Movement and Cognition, followed by Interest and Choice; today we move on to examine Avoidance of […]
Montessori Primer: Applying Montessori Principles at Home, Part 2
Today, we continue our look at 8 principles of Montessori education and how they can be applied in the home, as explored in Angeline Lillard’s book, Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius. In our last post, we began with Movement and Cognition; today we move on to examine Interest and Choice. Interest “An interesting piece […]
Montessori Primer: Principles of a Montessori Classroom (and How They Can Be Applied at Home)
As we’ve discussed in earlier posts, at its core, Montessori philosophy celebrates and nurtures each child’s authentic nature, his part in a bigger picture, and his intrinsic desire to learn. Montessorians view Montessori philosophy as a way of life; carried throughout all facets of the child’s life. So if Montessori isn’t just something that happens […]
Montessori Primer: Core Philosophies, Part 2 – The Guide
Today, we continue our exploration of the core philosophies of the Montessori classroom by looking at philosophies embodied in the Montessori guide. It is the transformation of the adult that is the underlying theme of a Montessori teacher, where as a Montessorian is first and foremost an observer, exemplar and protector of the child’s right […]
Montessori Primer: Core Philosophies, Part 1
We teachers can only help the work going on, as servants wait upon a master. We then become witnesses to the development of the human soul; the emergence of the New Man who will no longer be the victim of events but, thanks to his clarity of vision, will become able to direct and to […]
A Montessori Primer
Today, we launch a new series designed to help parents gain a big-picture understanding of the guiding philosophies and principles of the Montessori classroom, how those philosophies and principles can be applied at home, and how they impact the classroom experience on a day-to-day basis, at each level. Over the next few weeks, our Montessori […]
Philosophy of a Montessori Classroom
The following post is by Jessica Stellato, Lower Elementary Lead in the Galaxy Room at MASS. This month, Jessica is sharing insight into various Montessori classroom materials, terms, and ideas. Today, she shares a big-picture look at the philosophy behind the Montessori classroom experience. Often parents wonder: What is Montessori? What is my child going […]
We Speak Montessori
The following post is by Jessica Stellato, Lower Elementary Lead in the Galaxy Room at MASS. In this series, Jessica explores common Montessori classroom terminology. Shortly after enrolling in a Montessori program, you will hear words like “work.” Someone not familiar with this lexicon may view the word “work” as having a negative connotation, but […]
An Exploration of Montessori Materials
The following post is by Jessica Stellato, Lower Elementary Lead in the Galaxy Room at MASS. This month, Jessica will profile various Montessori classroom materials, beginning with an overview of the qualities all Montessori materials share, and providing a detailed description of a specific material each week. Montessori Materials: Are Appealingly Designed: created using a […]
Recognizing Developmental Milestones
No one knows a child better than his parent. How your child behaves and the manner in which he communicates offer important information regarding your child’s development. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends develomental screenings at 9, 18, 24 and/or 30 months. They recommend autism screenings at 18 and 24 months. If you have a […]
Enjoying the Moment
In this first full week back to school and back to routine, many of us may have already begun to fall into a pattern of rushing our children along to stay on time. This article, from Hands Free Mama via Huffington Post, reminds us why it is so important to remove the pressure to hurry […]
What Are the Five Great Lessons?
“Let us give the child a vision of the whole universe…for all things are part of the universe, and are connected with each other to form one whole unity.” – Maria Montessori, To Educate the Human Potential Maria Montessori strongly emphasized the importance of Cosmic Education for the elementary age child. She began with the […]
What Is Education For?
Montessori parents and friends Vina Kay (a racial justice activist, writer, and filmmaker) and Jan Selby (an Emmy award-winning documentary producer and director), explore this question in their documentary, Building the Pink Tower. From her own children’s Montessori experiences, Kay remembered the beauty, peacefulness and purpose of everything in the Montessori environment. As she writes […]
The Big Day is almost here!
After a great orientation night, the first day of school is just around the corner! Our last post shared a source full of tips for the days leading up to the big day; today, we want to focus on having a great start the first morning – and every morning – of the year. These […]
Preparing for a New School Year
As summer draws to a close, it can be difficult for parents to know how to go about re-establishing or creating new routines for the coming school year. Debbie Vale, a Montessori guide and author of the blog Help From Debbie, offers a practical timeline for getting children and parents ready to start the year […]
Montessori for the Elderly
Montessori is not just for the young ones we have in our care; Montessori is a way of life that can benefit us all at each stage of our lives. Now, many communities that care for the elderly are adapting the Montessori method to help clients suffering from dementia, Alzheimer’s, and the effects of strokes. […]
Feeding Your Preschooler: What’s a Normal Daily Menu?
“My child isn’t eating,” is a common statement from parents of three-year-olds. At the end of a school day, parents are often surprised that the lunch they so lovingly prepared is barely touched. When teachers are asked, they often say they encouraged the child to eat but the chip simply was not hungry. So, what’s […]
101 Things Parents Can Do To Help Children
Parents often wonder what they can do to reinforce Montessori principles in their home and daily routines. This list, 101 Things Parents Can Do To Help Children, was written by Early Childhood Montessori Guide Barbara Hacker, and is full of practical tips for all facets of life. 101 Things Parents Can Do To Help Children
Revolutionary Learning
In renowned creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson’s TED talk, “Bring on the Learning Revolution,” he speaks about the crisis of human resources, poorly used talents, and a life that people endure versus enjoy. Across the world, educational systems are seeking reform. Sir Robinson believes that “reform in no use anymore. Because that’s simply improving a […]
How Do Students Do After Montessori?
One of the questions we are most frequently asked when families are touring our school is, “How do the students do once they leave Montessori?” A recent research study by AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) reveals that Montessori students who transition to traditional settings score higher in Mathematics and Science than students with no Montessori background. […]
Montessori’s Brain-Based Approach
Steve Hughes, PhD, LP, ABPdN is the Director of the Center for Research on Developmental Education and a board certified pediatric neuropsychologist. He is a scientist who speaks about brain development and educates parents about academic, social, and executive functioning. In his talk, “Good at Doing Things,” Hughes highlights Montessori’s brain-based approach to education and […]
Montessori Philosophy: Individual Ownership of Learning
When parents are choosing Montessori education for their child, they are trusting their child to take his learning into his own hands. The environment is designed to allow students to discover and learn on their own. The materials are self-correcting and are used until the child says, “I did it.” This type of learning is […]
Encouraging Observation – Or, Slow Down and Watch the Birds
One of the best things about summer is the opportunity to spend time exploring nature with your children. The blog Carrots are Orange has great suggestions for studying the birds around your home – including creating a Montessori-inspired observation area. Follow these tips and the birds in your yard will get a much-appreciated treat, and […]
What does that mean?
Planes of Development. Normalization. Cosmic education. If you’ve ever heard these terms in your child’s Montessori classroom, you might be curious about their meaning. The American Montessori Society has posted a Terminology glossary on their website that’s extremely helpful in clarifying some of the names and phrases particular to the Montessori environment. Understanding these terms […]
A Little Reading Every Day
Are you looking for some fun, interesting ways to keep reading a part of your child’s days this summer? In addition to regular book time together, these tips from Baan Dek Montessori in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, will help incorporate reading into your everyday activities to keep skills fresh.
Parent Education: Practical Life – Part 3 (Conclusion)
One important aspect of the Practical Life environment is that all the materials used are real life objects. Maria Montessori was a great believer in the “reality” principle – objects and tasks should reflect real life, with instruments adapted to a child’s size and potentiality. The Practical Life activities are naturally interesting exercises for the […]
How Do We Meet Current Research Data? – Part 3: How Children Can Participate in Their Own Curriculum Planning
Today, we continue our series entitled How Do We Meet Current Research Data?, exploring how the latest brain and education research impacts curriculum and learning, with Part 3 of the series: How Children Can Participate in Their Own Curriculum Planning. The more input we have from the children in curriculum planning, the closer we come […]
Summer Fun: Reading Aloud With Your Child
Summer is a great season to slow down and enjoy spending unstructured time with your child. One great shared activity for a relaxed summer day is reading together. This fantastic post on mariamontessori.com reviews the benefits specifically of reading aloud to your child, even after he has mastered reading himself.
Parent Education: Practical Life – Part 2 (How the Skills Developed in Practical Life Benefit Other Curriculum Areas)
Today, we continue our series exploring the Practical Life area of the Montessori classroom, focusing in this post on the ways in which Practical Life skills benefit other curriculum areas. Many of the exercises in the Practical Life area are preparation exercises for Sensorial works. The exercises help to fine tune the development of the […]
How Do We Meet Current Research Data? – Part 2: Ways to Create an Optimal Learning Environment
Today, we continue our series entitled How Do We Meet Current Research Data?, exploring how the latest brain and education research impacts curriculum and learning, with Part 2 of the series: Ways to Create an Optimal Learning Environment. Facts may eventually become outdated, but the skills of thinking, making meaning, developing understanding, and problem solving […]
Parent Education: Practical Life – Part 1 (Introduction and Exercises)
Today, we begin a new series exploring the Practical Life area of the Montessori classroom. In a Montessori classroom, the Practical Life area is one of the first areas that a child explores. This section of the classroom provides the child with real-life materials that help to develop coordination, concentration, independence, and order. Through the […]
Montessori Philosophy: How Do We Meet Current Research Data? – Part 1
Today, we begin a new series entitled How Do We Meet Current Research Data?, exploring how the latest brain and education research impacts curriculum and learning. In order to promote positive outcomes for all young children, early childhood educators should implement curriculum that is thoughtfully planned, challenging, engaging, developmentally appropriate, culturally and linguistically responsive, and […]
When “I don’t know” Is the Best Answer
Have you ever struggled with how to reply to your child’s curious questions when you don’t know the answer? The Value of Not Knowing, a recent insightful post at mariamontessori.com, explains why not providing an immediate answer creates a great opportunity for the child.
Benefits of a Montessori Environment
How does the Montessori method provide the most optimal environment for the development of the child? • Montessori teachers are trained to have a clear understanding of attachment, exploration, self-help skills, empowerment, pro-social skills, problem solving skills, self-esteem, and resiliency. • The Montessori method individualizes learning through children’s interactions with the materials as they proceed at […]
Rethinking Your Space This Summer
Summer is here! During the break is the perfect time to rethink your space and offer more opportunities for your primary- and pre-primary-aged children to become self-sufficient. The Montessori Foundation has ideas that can be implemented throughout the house, giving children a sense of accomplishment in their care of self and their surroundings.
The Montessori “Solar System”
Have you ever wondered how Montessori theories translate to the classroom experience? This Montessori “Solar System” graphic, created by Mark Powell and shared by Trevor Eissler on the Montessori Madmen blog, gives a great overview of how Montessori principles work together in the day-to-day classroom.
The Planes of Development: Developing the Joy of Learning
Today, we complete our series on the Montessori Planes of Development with an overview of the importance of developing the joy of learning across each stage. The responsibility of Montessori educators, as defined by Gretchen Hall, Director of Training at the Montessori Training Center of New England, in her 2011 article How Science Fits Into […]
Education’s Death Valley
Creativity expert Ken Robinson is a world-renowned speaker, New York Times best-selling author, and a passionate advocate for rethinking education as we know it. In this TED Talk from April 2013, Robinson addresses how to navigate out of the “death valley” of the current education model, and how to encourage an environment of possibility. Curiosity […]
Montessori Madmen
Trevor Eissler is a professional pilot, Montessori dad, and the author of Montessori Madness! A Parent to Parent Argument for Montessori Education, as well as several books for children. He is part of a group of (mostly) fathers who call themselves the Montessori Madmen – advocates for Montessori education. We’re an impatient, ragtag group of […]
The Third Plane of Development: How Can I Apply What I Know?
Today, we continue our series on the Montessori Planes of Development with a look at the third plane, spanning from age twelve to age fifteen – the middle school years. As Gretchen Hall, Director of Training at the Montessori Training Center of New England, notes in her 2011 article How Science Fits Into the Whole […]
A Response to the Common Core Standards
The best schools are based on excellent classroom practices, have an established pedagogy, and focus on personalized teaching and learning. Montessori monitors the child’s progress throughout the year; it is not just about the end of the year assessment. Those opposed to the Common Core Standards refer to our children as the newest “guinea pigs” […]
Terms You Need to Know as a Parent: Licensing
Today we’re continuing our series Terms You Need to Know as a Parent. Terms You Need to Know as a Parent Part 3: What is state licensing? State licensing assures safety and sound administrative practices for the care and well-being of children under the age of 5. In the state of Georgia, facilities which operate […]
Google Founders Talk Montessori
Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin share with Barbara Walters what they believe was the foundation for their innovative thinking – the Montessori environment.
The Second Plane of Development: Why and How
Today, we continue our series on the Montessori Planes of Development with a look at the second plane, spanning from age six to age twelve – the elementary years. As a child moves into the second plane of development (ages 6-12 years) the focus is on “why” and “how.” The child seeks intellectual independence. Gretchen […]
Terms You Need to Know as a Parent: Certification
Today we’re continuing our series Terms You Need to Know as a Parent. Terms You Need to Know as a ParentPart 2: What does Montessori certification include? Teachers are Montessori certified only after they have completed extensive training, rigorous testing and hours of observation through a MACTE (Montessori Association of Teacher Education) accredited teacher training […]
The First Plane of Development: What
Today, we continue our series on the Montessori Planes of Development with a look at the first plane, spanning from birth to age six. The first plane can best be described as a time of exploration. As Gretchen Hall, Director of Training at the Montessori Training Center of New England, points out in her 2011 […]
Montessori and Education Reform
Education reform is a consistent topic of debate in local communities and the nation at large. In her article, Montessori: The Missing Voice in the Education Reform Debate, Laura Flores Shaw, Head of School at Oak Knoll Kinderhaus Montessori, gives a thorough overview of the potential of Montessori as an answer. I can tell you […]
Terms You Need to Know as a Parent: Accreditation
Each Wednesday, we’ll share Parent Education posts – content that covers specifics about our school, classroom curriculum, Montessori in the home, and information that’s relevant to parenting in general. Today we’re beginning a new series: Terms You Need to Know as a Parent. The name “Montessori” can be used by any establishment, regardless of the […]
Montessori Philosophy: What are the Montessori Planes of Development?
Montessori education is based upon three planes of development: birth to age six, age six to twelve, and age twelve to eighteen. As Gretchen Hall, Director of Training at the Montessori Training Center of New England, described in her 2011 article How Science Fits Into the Whole Montessori Curriculum (The NAMTA Journal, Vol. 36, No. […]
An Introduction to the Montessori Math Curriculum
Have you ever wondered how math is taught in the Montessori classroom? This video, an excerpt from a series by Montessori educational video producer edvid.com, provides a great overview of the Montessori math curriculum, moving from sensorial work in the primary classroom through concrete and abstract concepts in the elementary environment. An Introduction to the […]
The First of the Five Great Lessons: The Story of Creation
The Five Great Lessons are a key part of the Montessori Lower Elementary curriculum. Designed to both introduce the child to large concepts and illustrate how smaller ideas and elements are a part of the whole, the Great Lessons provide an overview of history, from the beginning of the universe to the developments, discoveries, and […]
Technology and Your Child’s Brain
Technology is part of our children’s lives. Here’s a short video examining one researcher’s opinion regarding technology and children. After watching, you may decide to do more research to make a family decision regarding the amount of technology your family allows.
What Is Cosmic Education?
You may hear the term “Cosmic Education” when discussing the Elementary curriculum at MAV. But what is Cosmic Education, and how is it valuable to the child’s experience? Cosmic Education is an educational approach founded by the Italian physician-educator Maria Montessori in the first half of the 20th century and developed in detail by her […]
Teaching Kids to Recognize and Label Their Emotions
Has your child ever been so upset but they couldn’t tell you why? Want to help your children communicate better with each other? This is a great article that will introduce ways to help your child recognize and label their feelings. 11 Ways to Teach Kids to Recognize and Label Their Emotions
Upcoming Event: Michael Duffy – Montessori Math
Save the Date! Michael Duffy will be presenting Montessori Math at MASS on February 18th at 6:30 p.m. Child care will be provided. “Duffy’s road-map through Montessori’s ingenious approach to math is accessible, intelligent, and reassuring. A must read for parents and an eye-opener for anyone who has ever wondered what those rods and beads […]
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