How to Discipline Effectively in a Montessori Environment
“We must lift children up, not pound them into the ground, we must view their negatives as positives and their flaws as gifts,” my instructor spoke about Montessori discipline. I nodded …
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Is One Certified Teacher Enough in a Montessori Classroom?
My sister described her visit to meet a lead teacher and observe a classroom at a local Montessori school in search of a good spot for her daughter: “There were 25 kids …
What Is the Montessori Three-Hour Work Cycle?
Walk into any Montessori classroom and see children wholly engaged in their work. The heart of a Montessori program is the three-hour work cycle. The early childhood environment focuses on …
20 Ways to Achieve Normalization in Your Montessori Classroom
You’ve heard the term before but what the heck is normalization and how does one actually achieve normalization in a Montessori classroom setting? First, a “normalized” child demonstrates a love of …
My Top 20 Must Have Montessori Classroom Essentials!
“Mrs. Craycroft, I need more labels,” said the sweet voice of a four-year-old. “Thank you for asking so kindly,” I responded as I reminded her the labels are available for …
What You Need to Know about Montessori’s Cosmic Curriculum
When my son entered Montessori elementary, my heart pounded with excitement. Having been trained in Montessori early childhood (which I don’t regret for a second), I had heard of the amazing …