As we begin to wrap up the school year, Montessori teachers and students can both benefit from a break in the routine. A cultural celebration provides Montessori teachers with the opportunity to foster understanding, empathy and an appreciation for cultural diversity. Winter is behind us and the temperature is beginning to rise. This is a wonderful opportunity to get outside with your students and enjoy the season while learning about other cultures’ celebrations! May 5 is a great time to explore culture curriculum studies, as there are two exciting holidays to celebrate with fun activities!
Nutrition and Health in the Montessori School: Planning and Parent Involvement
In our previous Nutrition and Health post , we discussed the challenges families face in making healthy choices for children’s diets. We l...
Nutrition and Health in the Montessori School: Healthy Eating Tips and Resources
Almost every parent knows, on some level, how challenging it can be to develop a nutritional diet that works for children. I am no excepti...
May Day Curriculum Activities for the Montessori Classroom
I was driving through my town the other day and I saw a sight I hadn't seen for quite some time – there in a front yard was a Maypole....
Earth Day: Celebrating Peace and Environmental Awareness in the Montessori Classroom
The child is both a hope and promise for mankind. (Maria Montessori, Education and Peace , pg. 66) Earth Day 2009 is on Wednesday, April...
Montessori History and Cultural Activities: A Look at Turkey’s Egemenlik Bayrami
An important responsibility I share as a Montessori educator is nurturing empowerment and independence in Montessori students, encouraging...
Toddler Circle Time Activities for the Montessori Classroom
Circle time (also called “line time”) in the Montessori classroom is a time for toddlers to develop their listening skills, learn new vocabu...
Easter and Springtime: Integrating Science and Cultural Activities in the Montessori Classroom
Spring is such an inspiring time in the Montessori classroom. Students and teachers alike are shaking off their winter “funk” and there ar...
Montessori Classroom Activities for Encouraging Motor Skills Development: Walking on the Line
Dr. Montessori defines Motor Skills in the following ways: Movement of everyday life (walking, sitting, handling objects) Care of the p...
Encouraging Motor Skills Development in the Montessori Classroom
The education of a child’s physical movements is very complex . . . The child, if left without guidance, is disorderly in his movements. T...
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