Elementary Level
Maria Montessori Speaks to Parents: A New Book Illuminates How to Simplify our Parenting Roles
September 2017 by Paula Lillard Preschlack In the book Montessori Speaks to Parents, Maria Montessori shares practical parenting advice based on her keen observations of children. Find out how this little book can be a comfort and an inspiration.
Read MoreLessons from Montessori: Preparing Ourselves with Grace
September 2017 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Parenting with grace can sometimes be a challenge. We discuss how parents can apply lessons from Montessori teacher training to child-rearing in the home.
Read MoreThe Montessori Approach to Literacy: Part III
August 2017 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Paula offers suggestions for fostering literacy and creating a culture of reading at home.
Read MoreThe Montessori Approach to Reading and Writing: Part II
June 2017 by Paula Lillard Preschlack The Montessori approach to reading and writing is discussed, with examples of materials and games that assist children in their literacy development.
Read MoreThe Birds, Bees, and Beyond: Talking to Children About Sex
March 2017 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Whether your child is asking questions about where babies come from or repeating a confusing comment they heard, here is guidance for talking to children about reproduction and sexuality.
Read MoreTimeouts & Tantrums; Are We There Yet?
February 2017 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Tantrums can be frustrating, but “time outs” aren’t necessarily the answer. Maria Montessori’s perspective helps us understand these trying moments with our children of any age, and offers ways to handle them gracefully.
Read MoreHow Our Children Develop Moral Values
December 2016 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Learn more about Montessori’s approach to how children’s develop moral values, and how this is supported in Montessori.
Read More“Going Out”
March 2016 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Find out more about how Montessori elementary students extend their learning outside of the classrooms and in the real world with self-directed excursions.
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