Montessori Philosophy
Music 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 MoreAdolescents Find Strength in Nature and Community
October 2020 by Paula Lillard Preschlack On the Secondary Level outdoor work trips at Forest Bluff School, Montessori adolescents find strength in nature and community life.
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 MoreMontessori Classroom Principles Work at Home, Too!
May 2020 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Children need time, choice, grace and courtesy as part of their daily lives to develop inner calm. Here Paula shares ideas to cultivate these themes at home.
Read MoreTalking to Children About the Uncertainties of Life: Updated for Coronavirus (March 2020)
March 2020 by Paula Lillard Preschlack By respecting children’s feelings and experiences by asking questions and listening, adults can prepare to talk to children about the inevitable, but unfortunate, events that occur in their lives.
Read MoreUniversal Children: Manifesting Montessori’s Vision
December 2019 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Dr. Montessori’s approach emphasizes the importance of human diversity. Montessori children develop a natural appreciation and respect for all peoples, learn to be open to new ideas, seek to understand one another’s perspectives, and to see the value of synergy.
Read MoreThe Montessori Young Children’s Community
August 2019 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Take a peek inside the Montessori Young Children’s Community and see how this classroom provides children as young as 18 months with an environment and activities that meet their developmental needs.
Read MoreCultivating 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 MoreThe First Months: Developing an Outlook for Life
March 2019 by Paula Lillard Preschlack New parents can find practical considerations to give newborn children the freedom to move and explore, including suggestions for the arrangement of the nursery, mobiles, and other developmentally appropriate toys for infants.
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