What to do with gifts from others that are not Montessori aligned?
Written by: Heather White As members of our community, it is likely that you have adopted a Montessori way of life in some capacity and are attempting to implement the…
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The History of Montessori
Written by: Heather White On January 6,1907, Dr. Maria Montessori opened Casa dei Bambini–Italian for “Children’s House.” Casa was a childcare center in San Lorenzo, a poor, inner-city district of…
10 Guiding Principles of Montessori
Written by: Heather White Montessori is a complex, in-depth pedagogy that took Dr. Maria Montessori years of scientific observation and deliberate practice to develop. She adjusted the environment and developed…
Top 10 Montessori Gift Ideas
Written by: Heather White With the holiday season approaching, gift giving is at the forefront of lots of caregivers’ minds as they ponder about the perfect gift for their little…
Keeping Montessori at the Heart of the Holidays
Written by: Heather White The holiday season can be an exciting, busy, and sometimes stressful time for many families. It is a special time of the year when extended family…
Explaining Death to Children – The Montessori Way
Written by: Caroline Baughman One of the most difficult aspects of death is explaining to a child what has happened and why. Death is a natural part of life and…
Handling Restaurant Trips like a PRO!
Written by: Sylvia Arotin Your picture perfect family date night out to a restaurant with your partner, a baby and a toddler went so smoothly. Everyone enjoyed a nice mess…
The Prepared Environment
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,…
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…
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…