20 Montessori Water Activities For Your Practical Life Shelf
Let's get some Montessori water activities on your practical life shelf! This shelf can be either real or hypothetical...
Nontoxic Indoor Plants for Montessori Practical Life Work
Plants are a Montessori essential! Not only do they help you breathe more deeply and feel more peaceful, they provide opportunities for the child to learn about the Earth. And it all happens right in your very own home.
Before You Say "Good Job" Again, Read This
"See my picture? I made it for you. Do you like it?" When a child comes to you with excitement to show you some of his work, it can be difficult not to respond with praise. On the tip of the tongue is a...
1913: The Year of Maria Montessori's Fatal Mistake
When I look at this photo of Maria in 1913, I smile at her old fashioned lacily modest neckline, her coiffed hair, the folds of dark fabric which enveloped her frame. I wonder if she was overweight by early...
Montessori Education in the Internet Age
Walk into any quality Montessori school in the world, and you will see some of the most beautifully prepared learning environments imaginable. Wooden materials, carefully arranged shelfs, observant...
Stop Buying More “Montessori” Toys and Do This Instead
With all the Montessori love going on these days in the online world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hunt for the next “must-have” toy to add to your shelf. To those of you who have found yourself in a spiderweb of confusion about what is and is not Montessori and whether you need to invest in all those recommended toys, here is what to do instead.
The Crow and the Pitcher: Science + Literature Lesson
When you enter a Montessori classroom, you will likely first notice how pretty the shelves are with the "works" displayed in simple trays or baskets. If you stay and watch, you will notice that many...
I Can See With My Hands: A Sensory Lesson
Today's Montessori Stereognostic challenge: Select a few objects from around the house and lay them on a rug. Get a blindfold, dishcloth, bandana, playsilk, or scarf. Tie it around your head so...
The Continent Song
One of my favorite things about teaching the 3 - 6 age group using Montessori philosophy is the heavy focus on cultural studies, including geography...
Thrift Store Shopping List for Your Montessori Homeschool
A thrift store is a Montessori parent's best friend! Here’s a shopping list of must-have items to go hunting for. When you get back home, you’ll be ready to set up a shelf for work!