The Cosmic Nesting Boxes – An important material for Montessori Cosmic Education The purpose of this material is to teach our children how a place exists within a larger place. It is an illustration and reinforcement of the concept of a child’s place in the universe and geographic location. There are 10 nesting boxes with…
Let’s take a deeper look at the five distinct areas of a Montessori classroom and their specific focus in supporting a child’s development in all areas of development. Sensorial The Sensorial area of the classroom helps children become more aware of smaller details that are often overlooked. Each sensorial activity focuses on one important…
What does Control of Error mean? It means that the teacher provides materials that allow the child to self-correct. How would you feel if you tried something new, and someone told you, ‘You did not do it right’, or ‘It is all wrong’? Even when criticism is well-intentioned, it hurts! Dr. Laurence C. Smith,…
A special Montessori tradition explained – ‘The Celebration of Life’ Basic information about this celebration Everyone wants to be remembered and cherished on the special day they were born. What could be a better way to celebrate the child’s birthday in a special way at school with ‘The Celebration of Life’? Children in the…
In a Montessori school system, our primary focus is the whole child. As part of developing all of the elements of the whole child, the Montessori Method concentrates on educating the human potential. Through character education, we are able to help each child unlock their personal potential. Virtue education allows each child to explore the…
The structure of a Montessori school day is clearly different from a more traditional school. Apart from the classroom schedule, what fundamental characteristics make Montessori schools unique? Individual Pacing The most noticeable difference between a traditional school and a Montessori school is that students move at their own pace. Rather than participating in a teacher-led…
