

Praise Versus Encouragement Let’s take a look at the implications of using praise versus encouragement. A few years ago, I was approached ...
If teaching is to be effective with young children, it must assist them to advance on the way to independence. It must initiate them into t...
When I was growing up, I thought one of the best things anyone could say to me was "You're such a good girl." I tried hard t...
I know I’m not alone when I say that one of my least favorite tasks is writing progress reports. Montessori teachers take extra time to per...
In order to create a quiet classroom, the environment must first be established. This generally means a change in behavior in both the M...
When I first became a Montessori teacher, a well-intentioned person told me that there is no praise in a Montessori classroom. I found my...
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