Why do we strive to develop Student Mentors in the Montessori Environment? The Montessori method and learning environment for preschool (ages 3-5) is built around the concept of a three-year, multi-age classroom. Why do we believe in this concept, and what are we able to provide for our students when we refer to student mentors?…
Praise Versus Encouragement This might be a surprise to some families that within a Montessori learning environment, our teachers provide encouragement to all our children, and we stay away from praise. You might ask why, and we would like to elaborate on the reasons, and list the ultimate benefits for your child. Let’s take a…
Montessori Values – Teaching Gratitude and Being Thankful With the holidays fast approaching, life is full of hustle and bustle. It is a perfect time to step back and reflect on the many people that contribute to making our lives happier, better, and fulfilled. Showing gratitude is an important part of who we are as…
What does it mean to educate ‘The Whole Child’? To start with, let’s look at a quote from Dr. Maria Montessori from her published book – The Absorbent Mind. “The essential thing is to arouse such an interest that it engages the child’s whole personality.” To understand how Dr. Maria Montessori developed her Montessori Method…
Focus on communication with young toddlers As adults, we tend to ‘know’ how to do everything, and at times, we need to be reminded about the importance of our actions, and how distracting our words can often be! Dr. Maria Montessori put it perfectly in the below quote: “Do not tell them how to do…
Why are Practical Life activities such an important part of the Montessori Early Childhood Learning environment? We always speak about real materials and real experiences, and Practical Life activities offer just that. Practical Life activities are the activities of everyday life, and they are involved in all aspects of life. The child observes these activities…
