The Prepared Environment
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Written by Heather Pratt “The first aim of the prepared environment is, as far as it is possible, to render the growing child independent of the adult.” -Dr. Maria Montessori,…
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Finding a Montessori Caregiver
Written by Heather Pratt Finding a caregiver you feel as though you can trust can seem very overwhelming, anxiety-producing, and intimidating. Add to that a desire to find someone who…
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Consent and children 0-3 years – What does it mean and what does it look like?
Consent and respect for the child has always been a part of Montessori education. When you are teaching a child to respect themselves you are also teaching them to respect…
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Montessori & Fantasy
Okay this is one of those topics that get out of hand pretty quickly and I feel like there is a deep misunderstanding between fantasy and imagination. So in short…
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Un-“childproof” Your Home
Written by Heather Pratt To assist a child, we must provide him with an environment which will enable him to develop freely. -Dr. Maria Montessori Childproofing homes has become an…
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Personal Care as a Bonding Time
Written by Heather Pratt The child has a different relation to his environment from ours… the child absorbs it. The things he sees are not just remembered; they form part…
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Pre-writing skills aren’t always explicit.
‘My child only scribbles’ ‘My child is so active’ ‘My child won’t sit and complete focused activities’. Sound familiar to anyone? First off- you’re not alone. Second- there is nothing…
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KICK START YOUR MONTESSORI JOURNEY WITH THESE 10 ESSENTIAL TOOLS!
– Written by Sylvia Arotin So you have seen the articles and pictures of Montessori. You want to take on board the Montessori lifestyle with your little ones and family…
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The Floor Bed
By: Melissa Chandler, Alongside You Parenting Sometimes referred to as a ‘Montessori Bed’, the concept of a floor bed or low bed is not new. It has been a common…
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