Montessori philosophy

Maria Montessori has been capturing the hearts of parents and teachers around the world for a long time. Her ideas and philosophy inspire to raise a generation of deeply motivated, […]

As Montessori teachers and parents, we follow the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori (1870-1952). She was a medical doctor, a teacher, a philosopher, and an anthropologist. Her progressive view of children...

learn about the qualities of a good Montessori teacher. You will also learn about what Montessori teachers do in Montessori classrooms...

When you walk into a traditional preschool, the first thing you might notice is the classroom decore. Bright, colorful decorations often fill the walls in a traditional classroom. Plastic toys may clutter your view. In a traditional Montessori classroom, on the other hand, you will see only a few carefully…

...have likely already figured out there is a lot of Montessori terminology to take in. There are several Montessori terms you will hear...

The Montessori elementary classroom is a carefully orchestrated blend of resources, spaces, and educational philosophy.

Montessori is growing in popularity. Every day, the parenting websites, mommy YouTube channels, and Instagram influencers are re-discovering this 100-year-old educational approach. And it’s great they are. The Montessori method, although old, has a lot to say to modern parents. What is Montessori? The Montessori method is an educational approach developed by Italian physician Maria … What is Montessori? 7 Principles of the Montessori Method Read More »

Experiences with principles and practices of the Reggio Emilia Approach within the Chicago area and its programs.

Are you new to Montessori?! Do you feel sometimes overwhelmed with the amount of new information you need to process? Would you like to hear advice from Montessori parents, bloggers, and teachers on common mistakes Montessori newbies make and how to avoid them!?

It’s been a little while since we’ve shared a Montessori Practical Life lesson here, but they are a daily occurrence at our house. Today, I want to share with you a Montessori Practical Life Checklist to help you plan and choose practical life activities to suit your child. Now, I’m going to start by saying that you...