Primary 3-6: The Developing Mind of the 3-6 Child
When thinking about the Montessori method, many things stand out: the prepared environment, the didactic materials, the intensive training for the teachers. The children are often the last (but most…
Primary 3-6: What About Socialization?
One of the major criticisms of Montessori preschool – one I’ve heard dozens of times – is that it doesn’t allow for enough social interaction because of the nature of…
Primary 3-6: Where it All Began
The 3-6 age group is where it all began, back at the first Montessori school (Casa dei Bambini, or "Children’s House") in a housing project on the outskirts of Rome,…
Montessori Basics 5: Essentials of a 3-6 Classroom
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.