Elementary Level
Cultivating the Scientific Mind: Montessori Science, Part II
May 2019 by Paula Lillard Preschlack A continuation of Montessori Science Part I (see below), this blog discusses how a Montessori education fosters deeper scientific inquiry throughout a child’s Elementary and Secondary Level years.
Read MoreThe Birth of the Scientific Mind: Montessori Science, Part I
April 2019 by Paula Lillard Preschlack A scientific mind is one that can classify and organize information in a systematic and logical way. Experiences with the Montessori materials and in nature are excellent starting points for building a scientific mind.
Read MoreIn Pursuit of the Correct Answer: The Role of Process and Discovery in Montessori
February 2019 by Paula Lillard Preschlack In a traditional school setting, a child’s understanding is often measured in errors and wrong answers. The Montessori approach to education, on the other hand, gives children the opportunity to arrive at the answers through exploration and repetition, a process that allows children to confidently take ownership of their…
Read MoreScreen Time and Your Child’s Development: A Montessori Perspective
January 2019 by Paula Lillard Preschlack How much screen time is too much? Paula discusses the Montessori approach to screen time and addresses concerns that parents might have in a technology-driven society.
Read MoreThe Four Planes of Development: Child Development in Four Questions
September 2018 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Maria Montessori’s extensive observations of children revealed four universal planes of development. Montessori designed an entire educational system around these stages of childhood, which we discuss here in detail.
Read MoreOur Living Land Laboratory
August 2018 by Paula Lillard Preschlack A small prairie can teach children learn about land stewardship and the interconnectedness of the natural world.
Read MoreLose Those “Summertime Blues!”
July 2018 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Summer can actually be a stressful time for busy parents. Paula offers practical suggestions to help parents avoid the summertime blues.
Read MoreA Montessori Approach to Helping Children who are Stealing or Lying
March 2018 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Stealing and lying are normal childhood behaviors, but when they become persistent, parents can turn to Montessori for a healthy perspective and practical suggestions for addressing these undesirable behaviors.
Read MoreLearning to Love Effort: How Montessori Fosters Perseverance
January 2018 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Montessori fosters perseverance by providing children with purposeful work. Find out how this inspires children’s intrinsic desire to exert effort, and to reap the rewards.
Read MoreFreedom and Responsibility: How Choices and Limits Help Children Develop Character
November 2017 by Paula Lillard Preschlack As parents, we all want our children to develop character. But what can we do to support that process? The Montessori concepts of freedom and responsibility are discussed, along with practical advice for how parents can help children to develop their own will.
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