Montessori Philosophy
Freedom 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.
Read MoreMaria 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 Reading and Writing
May 2017 by Paula Lillard Preschlack The first of our three posts on the Montessori approach to reading and writing provides information on preparing young children for the literacy process.
Read MoreBuilding Happiness: To Be [Happy] or Not to Be…That is the Question
April 2017 by Paula Lillard Preschlack We all want our children to be happy. Learn how the Montessori philosophy can inform your approach as your child is building happiness from within.
Read MoreYour Attention, Please: Bring Home Lessons in Concentration from Montessori Classrooms
March 2017 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Get tips for creating an environment that will help your child develop their abilities to concentrate, taking inspiration from Montessori classrooms.
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 MorePublic Montessori Schools: Planting the Seeds
November 2016 by Paula Lillard Preschlack On a trip to public Montessori schools, Paula Lillard Preschlack contemplates the past and future of the Montessori movement. Learn about Paula Polk Lillard’s central role in the founding of public Montessori schools in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the 1960’s.
Read MoreDeveloping Inner Order: How We Can Help Our Children
October 2016 by Paula Lillard Preschlack Young children need order and routines at home. Parents can support them by setting up sequences, physical order, and predictable environments where they can interact contently and freely.
Read MoreLearning Emotional Balance Through Montessori
September 2016 by Paula Lillard Preschlack As a truly holistic approach to education, Montessori highly values and supports a child’s emotional development at every age. The Montessori approach guides children to learn emotional balance and emphasizes self-governance in action and thought.
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