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Choice and the interrelated freedoms surrounding it are a central part of Montessori environments and parenting. Over a series of posts we’ll look at the role of choice both in and out of the classroom. This post begins the journey by examining the importance of real, or authentic, choices. Choice is integral to Montessori because … Continue reading “On Choice: Part 1 – Offering Real Choices”

“One test of the correctness of educational procedure is the happiness of the child.” -Dr. Montessori Happiness is tricky, right? We want it for our children, but we also know that happiness alone is not the goal. If we strove only for happy children we would free our children from any discomfort. But the grit … Continue reading “Happiness and Learning…”

In honor of Diwali, we take a look back at the Elementary classes’ celebration last year… An important tenet of Montessori philosophy is the recognition of all of humanity as a part of a global family. The “global citizen” aspect of Montessori values the wide and beautiful tapestry of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and takes … Continue reading “Celebrating Diwali…”

Take a peek at Villa di Maria’s Parent-Child class. This environment is set up to meet the needs of children aged 8-weeks to 2+years. Similar to a 3-year-old walking into the Children’s House, a young child enters and knows that this space is theirs. In addition to all of the water work, the older children … Continue reading “A Peek at Parent-Child Class…”

Mornings are challenging for many of us. Having to wake sleepy children or being awakened by an early riser mixed with dressing, breakfasting and getting to school on time, can add up to a tough morning. There are many things that can be done to mitigate morning struggles; some are better choices than others. Tempting … Continue reading “Mornings, Screens and a Bit on Executive Functions…”