7 Things You Didn't Know About Montessori Homeschooling
Montessori homeschooling is often misunderstood. From lesson planning and park days to making your own materials, here are 7 things you should know about Montessori homeschoolers.
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.
Considering Homeschooling? Here’s How to Make It Work
Curious about homeschooling? You’re not alone. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, almost 3.5% of school-aged children (and growing) are homeschooled. For context...
The Heart of Montessori is Actually Pretty Easily Found in Homeschooling
What do you think of when you hear the word “Montessori”? Is it a private school? A classroom full of shelves and children choosing activities independently? You would be on the right track, but this isn’t the end of the story. Montessori homeschoolers get right to the heart of the method.
Follow Your Child
It might sounds obvious, but it’s important to stress that homeschooling DOES NOT work like traditional schooling. It’s not because (or only because) you’re teaching at home or teaching your...
Joyful Learning: How to Build a Fire
Believe it or not, you already have the tools you need to support JOYFUL learning. Just remind yourself what you need to build a fire.
Adopt a Theory of Education
Most homeschoolers begin their journey looking for a curriculum to follow, but even more important than what to teach your child is how to teach your child. Children are naturally curious creatures.
Homeschoolers Know: You Can Have Your Very Own Montessori Children’s House And Make Every Day Magical
Across the globe people are flocking to Montessori principles, not just because of the pretty toys, but because it is now common scientific knowledge that the first 6 years of life are crucial. We get it. And we’re doing our part to make it happen. Of course you can Montessori homeschool!