One curriculum area unique to the Montessori method is “practical life.” This part of the curriculum focuses on everyday activities such as cooking and cleaning. Why did Montessori include this curriculum area in her method and why is it important? Learn all about the practical life curriculum, what it includes, and the benefits it offers. …
Are you interested in becoming a Montessori teacher? Teaching is a fulfilling, meaningful career that can also help you grow as a person. Many people feel that teaching is a vocation or a calling. Teachers are often passionate about their work and are dedicated to helping children achieve their full potential. In Montessori classrooms, teachers…
“Thank you!” a toddler says after you hand her a snack. This is a normal social interaction. How do young children learn to be polite? After observing many interactions, children learn to say “please,” and “thank you.” Yet, there are many other social conventions that help people get along. Many people don’t learn these skills…
Many children enjoy counting. Yet, as they grow, they develop a complex relationship to math. What was once enjoyable, no longer is. They might think, “I’m bad at math,” or experience math anxiety. Math anxiety is a phenomenon in which children and adults have a poor concept of their ability to do math and fear…
A child watches intently as the teacher traces a sandpaper letter. She softly says the sound the letter makes after tracing. Then, the teacher smiles and invites the child to try. Proudly, the child repeats the teacher’s actions exactly. Though the teacher barely spoke, the instructions were clear. This is one small glimpse into the…
Have you ever noticed how babies start working hard on learning to walk? Babies work hard to learn to crawl, walk, and run. No one teaches them how to walk, they just do it! Similarly, children who are three or four years old almost all start “writing.” As if spontaneously, they start trying to copy…
Picture a baby lying on a mat on the floor. They coo and giggle as they grab their feet, pulling on them. Then, they extend their hands before them and examine their fingers. The baby is still figuring out that she can control the movements of her hands and feet. In only a few short…
The Montessori method brings many benefits to children. Yet, learning the Montessori method affects everyone involved from teachers to children, and even parents. How can parents benefit from Montessori teacher training? Learning about the Montessori method provides a shift in perspective that makes parenting easier. Read on to discover how you can benefit from Montessori…
Montessori teachers use many different methods to help children learn. More than just pretty materials on shelves, Montessori is also a style of teaching and learning. One popular lesson Montessori teachers use is the three-period lesson. Teachers and parents can use this versatile lesson in many different situations. If you’re starting your Montessori teacher training…
If you’ve read about the Montessori method, you may have come across the phrase, “Follow the child,” or “Follow the needs of the child.” What does this mean? Some interpret this phrase to mean that children can do whatever they want. Yet, if you take a deeper look at the Montessori philosophy, you’ll discover a…
