Anyone who knows me – even casually – knows that I love books. I mean, I really love books. Growing up, I was not a big fan of math. Luckily, the Montessori training changed all that, but I still like using storybooks to teach math concepts. I think they work really well in a classroom, and can provide a boost for children (like I was) who aren’t naturally gifted in math.
Welcome to the next installment of the Montessori Basics series! According to my visitor tracking program, the first four posts in this series have been extremely popular. I actually did a variation on this post a few months ago, but I've updated and expanded it for this series.
Hard to believe, but the school year is coming to an end. Sometimes it can be difficult to think of things to do during the last few days or weeks...the…
The next post in this series is a quick overview of some commonly used terms in Montessori education. If you're new to Montessori, it can be a little overwhelming at…
If you’re anything like me, you may find it difficult to consistently encourage your children to be independent. When you need to get winter gear on in a hurry, it’s…
I read a fascinating article about a month ago in the Washington Post, and it's kind of been simmering in the back of my mind all this time. Called Pearls…
Here some helpful lists for recommended Montessori materials for every age group: Essentials of a Toddler Classroom Essentials of a 3-6 Classroom Essentials of a 6-9 Classroom Essentials of a…
I recently read a really interesting article in Public School Montessorian. Called "Fostering Community Through 'Brother-Sister' Relationships in the 6-9 Classroom", it describes how one teacher paired up kids -…
I'm excited to continue my "Montessori Basics" series with this next post. I've assembled a list of the best printed resources for parents and teachers. Most can be found at…
Ah, the presentation! Therein lies the magic of Montessori…that’s where the beautiful materials come alive for the children. It seems to be so simple, right? Just demonstrate pouring, or the…