“Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” –Maria Montessori This quote speaks volumes to what the end goal is in a Montessori education: independent learners who are successful in the real-world. Unfortunately, we see it often; the “helicopter parents” who swoop in and want to solve all of […]
I enjoy the days that I can step back and observe the beauty that is always happening in a Montessori classroom. As the lead teacher, my days are usually consumed by making sure the environment is in pristine condition and the academic needs of the children are being met on a daily basis. On the […]
7 days. That is how long it took our daughter to learn the art of using the toilet. Did we use candy? NOPE. Stickers? NOPE. Consistency and Celebrations? YOU BET! We owe the success of her toilet learning to her readiness and some good old fashioned consistency and dedication on our part. I’ll be honest. […]
Having lived in five continents and in seven different countries, I have been able to conclude that the world is bigger than I could have ever truly imagined and that I was lucky to have been exposed to an array of unique cultures, vast human diversity, and traditions that define human identity. Through different lands, […]
In every Montessori Classroom, there is an area that sparks the magic of learning. This area, gives children the opportunity to develop fundamental skills that lay the foundation for all learning that is to come. This area is called Practical Life. It ignites concentration, which is the real purpose of this hands-on area. I have […]
