Nothing awakens foresight in a small child, who lives as a rule for the passing moment and without care for the morrow, so much as this. Whe...
Cosmic education is the theoretical base upon which the many concepts and activities of the elementary classroom are built into a cohere...
Of all things love is the most potent. —Maria Montessori The Absorbent Mind, p. 269. Love… it’s a complicated emotion. We can love o...
In a world that often focuses on competition and personal gain, children benefit greatly from opportunities that encourage them to think an...
Cultural awareness means being aware of and appreciating the differences in people’s attitudes, beliefs, practices, customs, and social be...
Photo courtesy of: Canadian Military History The child is capable of developing and giving us tangible proof of the possibility of a bett...
Lately I have been hearing about parents worried about “summer brain drain.” Their worry seems compounded by the plethora of advertising on...
When I began my Montessori career, finding Montessori ideas and lessons on the Internet was challenging to say the least. My colleagues and ...
Modeling dough brings smiles and giggles to children because it is fun to play with — but there is so much more to modeling dough than th...
If you are looking for ideas to present in the days before winter break, why not take a cue from the season and celebrate snow! For child...
“Be humble for you are made of earth. Be noble for you are made of stars.” ― Serbian Proverb Maria Montessori gave children the gre...
Autumn is a wonderful time of year! Celebrate this season full of changing colors, delicious smells, and cozy atmosphere in your Montessori...
As the air turns crisper and the colors change, it is a great time to start introducing new activities that go along with the season. In ...
October is a great month to visit a farm, an apple orchard, or a pumpkin patch. Planning a trip to the farm is a great way for your Monte...
Sequencing and patterning activities help children build necessary skills to be successful readers such as: left-to-right sequencing, visual...
July 4th, 2013 marks the 237th Independence Day for the United States of America! To celebrate the Fourth of July in the Montessori environ...
As the second installment of a four part series, this article features activities that are inspired by the International Montessori Congress...
The 2013 International Montessori Congress being held in Portland, Oregon is drawing closer. To celebrate this year's Congress theme, &q...
A NAMC student recently wrote asking for help with children who feel entitled and who have very little patience with others. She has tried r...
