All Ages
Parents, Take Charge! August 7, 2022
“Jerry, it’s time to get out of the pool. Time to go now, please.” A father stands at the edge of a hotel pool in summer, clearly exhausted, as his wife walks past him carrying a crying baby girl, a floaty, a diaper bag, and two huge towels. “NO!” The boy in the pool, who…
Read MoreReturning to Our Montessori Values After Two Years of Screens
We are more grateful than ever for the technology in our lives! During the pandemic, being physically separated from one another was painful, especially for our children who crave social interaction. Out of necessity, we learned inventive ways that computers, iPhones and iPads could connect us–to one another and to information about the world.
Read MoreLet’s Play! Montessori’s Playful Nature
As a parent, you may hear Montessori teachers describe your children’s activities as “work.” Your child may use the word, too, saying, “I love my work,” or, “I did a lot of work today!” But then you may wonder, “Why does my child go skipping in there every day?” and, “Why is my child dying…
Read MoreAn Education that Matches Children’s Development
September 2018 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Developmentally, children pass through distinct phases as they age, which are universal across time and place. These phases, or planes, are the basis for Maria Montessori’s approach to education, which caters to the specific needs and characteristics of each plane.
Read MoreMontessori and the Power of Mental Association
Associative thinking is a key to innovation and problem-solving. At every age, Montessori cultivates the ability to make mental associations.
Read MoreHow Montessori Fosters Curiosity and Courage
March 2021 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Montessori graduates share how the traits of curiosity and courage fostered at school now play an important role in their adult lives.
Read MoreMusic in the Montessori Classroom
February 2021 by Paula Lillard Preschlack and John Dickson Music education is woven into the Montessori classroom for all children and at all developmental stages, contributing to a joyful and enriching learning environment.
Read MoreHow Do Montessori Teachers Present Those Magical Materials?
October 2019 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Paula describes how a Primary teacher presents materials to a child under age six, how an Elementary teacher gives presentations to children over age six, and how they differ. She explains the role of the teacher and that of the Montessori materials. The magic is in the way that…
Read MoreReturning to School with Resilience, Creativity, and Courage!
Seek to Understand; Educate for Peace
June 2020 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Dr. Montessori showed us that peacefulness comes from children feeling at peace, valued and respected.
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