What Are Work Periods in a Toddler Program?
One of the foundations of Montessori education is having respect for the child and their individual learning process. One way that guides accomplish this goal in a Montessori toddler program is by allowing for work periods, which are set times of the day when children have the freedom to work through tasks on their own. […]
Montessori Primary Programs and Critical Thinking Skills
At its core, education is about more than just memorizing facts, figures, and concepts. It’s about learning how to think about the world and incorporating new discoveries and perspectives into current beliefs and thinking patterns. Montessori primary programs can be a catalyst in a child’s life for this sort of robust development, giving children the […]
What Does Absorbent Mind Mean in Montessori?
It doesn’t take much to realize that, on a fundamental level, young children are very different from older children, let alone adults. Until about the age of six, children have a unique, innate ability to take in everything in their environment in quite an indiscriminate manner. The young mind is like a camera, capturing every […]
3 Proven Tips for Summer Academic Retention in Montessori Primary Students
Summer break is an essential part of childhood that most parents remember fondly. Even so, when long, carefree days and schedule changes disrupt your normal routine, it’s all too easy for kids to get off track and suffer the dreaded summer brain drain. In truth, studies are contradictory when it comes to the amount of […]
How to Create a Montessori-Style Learning Space at Home
It may not take an entire village to raise a child. However, the process is more effective when parents and teachers work together to reinforce lessons that help children learn, develop, and thrive. Are you interested in enrolling your child in a Montessori toddler program or have already done so? In either case, you might […]
How Do Children Make Progress Without Traditional Grading?
When you enroll your child in a Montessori primary program, you may be surprised to learn that no grades are assigned to assess progress. Traditional public education relies on grades as a standard for evaluating whether a child has absorbed the curriculum. However, there are several potential problems inherent to this system. For instance, the […]
5 Ways to Maximize Your Toddler’s Absorbent Mind
You’ve probably heard people say that toddlers are like sponges, soaking up information about the world around them at a rapid rate as they begin to develop speech, cognition, and motor skills. In the Montessori method, this stage of development, where infants and toddlers learn without conscious effort, is known as the absorbent mind. The […]
How Does Montessori Primary School Compare to Traditional Teaching?
Choosing a school can be daunting. Schools adopt philosophies and methods from different sources, and it can be challenging to tell the difference between various approaches. While Montessori and traditional schools both seek to help students learn, each type of school has a different way of meeting that goal. Learn to recognize how Montessori programs […]
Summertime Activities That Hone Critical Thinking Skills
Critical thinking skills are important for toddlers. Over time, these skills become the foundation of a child’s overall decision-making, problem-solving, and communication. Fortunately, children can build these skills year-round whether they attend a Montessori toddler program in the summertime or not. Discover some simple summertime games and activities that can help your child hone their […]
Practical Skills Children Should Learn in Montessori Primary
In the Montessori primary environment, practical life skills take precedence. Because this is a sensitive period in a child’s life, it’s an appropriate time for them to start learning how to navigate life successfully and independently. Still, it’s not always clear which practical skills will help them achieve this. Whether you’re a Montessori guide or […]
