Moving Through Fall and Winter Moving Through Fall and Winter.  Summertime, and the livin’ is easy… when all of your child’s energy can be spent running around the playground. How to get all of that all-important movement, however, when it’s dark and cold by the time school lets out?It is …

In Praise of the Puddle In Praise of the Puddle. This week, we take a break from the Communication Series to consider some of the most wonderful educational materials that Mother Nature provides our children. If, like me, you live in the temperate zone of the Northern hemisphere, it’s time to face the …

Montessori Parenting in the 21st Century Montessori Parenting in the 21st Century.  What does it mean to be a Montessori parent? Can it be balanced with busy lives, complicated schedules, limited budgets and varying resources? When parents start discovering and exploring the Montessori approach for their family, sooner or later …

Starting preschool: How to handle saying goodbyes? Starting preschool: How to handle saying goodbyes?. Before the age of two, the child undergoes a series of developmental changes making them ready for a new social environment. Although the parents are still the most important people in their world, children now need an expansion …

The Prepared Environment The Prepared Environment.  This article is the fifth in a series called Montessori Essentials, which aims to cover key concepts of the Montessori philosophy. These are the cornerstones of Montessori’s educational approach and concept of human development. Click the tag to explore the entire series!   One of the key …

Tan fácil como uno, dos, tres Tan fácil como uno, dos, tres. Sobre el desarrollo de habilidades y conceptos matemáticos fundamentales , por qué la noción convencional de educación matemática falla a la mayoría de los estudiantes y qué podemos hacer al respecto como padres y educadores.  Entre las muchas …

Desarrollar habilidades grafomotoras Desarrollar habilidades grafomotoras. El acto físico de escribir (usar bolígrafos y papel para crear marcas que transmiten palabras, conceptos y mensajes) es una actividad exclusivamente humana y tremendamente compleja . Cada vez más, también es uno con el que luchan los niños modernos. ¿Puede ayudar Montessori?   …

Children’s Art Children’s Art. Art and artistic expression are, in Montessori, considered to be one of the fundamental human tendencies. More so, we also know that it forms a crucial aspect of children’s mental development. How do we understand, interpret and support this important activity?   Why do humans create art? As far …

Setting up the Home Environment, part III Setting up the Home Environment, part III. After introducing the Prepared Environment and discussing newborn, infant and toddler home environments, this week we will take a look at how to prepare the home of a preschooler and Elementary school student.   Although the Primary and Elementary years are quite different …

Developmental Crises Developmental Crises.  Have you come across the term “Developmental Crises” in Montessori? Although it may sound alarming, it denotes an essential point in human development, and it may help give you a fresh perspective on common parenting challenges.  Although the word “crisis” is often used with a strong negative connotation, …