Within that concept of the Absorbent Mind, she defined Sensitive Periods of Development. The Montessori framework recognizes several important stages in a child’s learning. Sensitive periods are critical milestones where children are particularly open to acquiring certain skills. These distinctions help adults structure their kids’ learning activities. Furthermore, knowledge of this concept allows adults to understand a […]
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All You Need to Know about Beautiful & Easy Montessori Art
Although there is no specific Montessori writing on art in a Montessori classroom, we can only imagine the appreciate Dr. Montessori must have had for this approach to learning. Her emphasis on order, neatness, and love of nature gives further indication that she would support artworks within a Montessori classroom. In addition to the general […]
Learn What Montessori Has to Say about Motherhood
{This post is sponsored by prAna. All opinions are 100% my own.}There was THAT moment… …before I had kids and while I was working 10 hour days…when I would come home, slipped my swollen feet into my cozy slippers…and surrender to the couch that allowed me to melt and melt into a deep oblivion. The result was […]
Can I afford Montessori?
You’ve seen this comparison before. “Montessori Versus Traditional.” Does the debate miss a critical point? The fact that Montessori is not affordable to the masses? Trevor Eissler of Montessori Madness will open your eyes to the “debate” from a different perspective but not without a bit of controversy. Watch Trevor’s take on Montessori Versus Traditional […]
Why Your Child Repeats Himself – Repetition and Child Development
‘Maybe, just maybe, if you waited a moment, the child would dump the puzzle over and do it again. Maybe if you paused and observed the child instead of interrupting the work, or even giving a “great work!” you allow the child to own that experience and perfect his work. Praising might send a confusing […]
Montessori Assessment Tools & Resources
A Montessori early childhood classroom environment is unique in the way teachers assess children. You won’t find testing, quizzes, and grades within a Montessori environment. Most of you reading this article are proud and happy that our children don’t have to face the wrath of these tests but where does that leave us? How can […]