Jun 15, 20202 min readHow To Prepare My Child for Reading and WritingOne of the most common questions that early childhood teachers hear from parents is, "When is my child going to start reading?" Now, this...
Feb 27, 20202 min readWhat is Montessori? An IntroductionThe Montessori philosophy began by the Italian scientist Maria Montessori in the early 1900's. She observed children to be like sponges,...
Feb 27, 20203 min readAchieving Success in the Montessori ClassroomThe Montessori philosophy is a holistic approach to education that goes far beyond its hands-on curriculum, mixed-age groupings, and...
Feb 12, 20202 min readMathematical Mind: The Child's Need for OrderThe young child has an innate desire for order. He finds comfort in consistency, familiarity, and repetition. As he absorbs the world...
Feb 12, 20202 min readThe Purpose of the Prepared EnvironmentMontessori classrooms are renowned for their beautiful environments, rich in hand-crafted materials, and designed with precision. The...
Feb 12, 20202 min readPractical Life: Developing Independence in Everyday LifeA young child is developing independence from the moment of birth. At just a couple months old, an infant attempts to gain mobility, and...
Feb 12, 20202 min readSensorial Learning in the Montessori ClassroomAs an infant, the child relies heavily on his tactile sense to explore the world, feeling different textures, and manipulating his...