The things he sees are not just remembered; they form a part of his soul. — Maria Montessori
Montessori Teachable Moments
Learning is a natural process: true learning cannot be forced or dictated. That is why our Montessori classrooms are purposely designed and our teachers are specially trained to capitalize on the power of teachable moments…the moment when a child is ready, eager and open to discovery. This requires keen observation skills and child development expertise…
Spontaneity
Spontaneity is the ingredient that allows a child’s curiosity and excitement to explode. Education is not something which the teacher does. It is a natural process which develops spontaneously. —Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind Our Montessori students taught us that the best-laid plans are easily put aside when: Someone brings a snake skin to circle…
Words of Wisdom
Education must aim at improving the individual in order to improve society. — Dr. Maria Montessori
Bring Montessori Home this Summer
Summer is the perfect time to incorporate Montessori principles at home. You can tap into your child’s interests while spending quality time together. North American Montessori Center shares practical ideas you can use: http://montessoritraining.blogspot.com/2014/07/does-montessori-learning-stop-in-summer.html Here are just a few suggestions that you can easily incorporate into your summer lifestyle Math Play cards, string a necklace…
Words of wisdom
It’s not only children who grow. Parents do too. As much as we watch to see what our children do with their lives, they are watching us to see what we do with ours. I can’t tell my children to reach for the sun. All I can do is reach for it, myself. — Joyce…
Summer is for Learning
Learning doesn’t stop because “school is out”. Just the opposite, summer is the perfect time for a relaxed and creative approach to enhancing a child’s learning experience. Adults and children both can benefit from flexible routines, purposeful play and exploring new outdoor environments together. Our Montessori Summer Camp sprinkles in a little geography, music and…
Hands
A Vision of Peace
The Montessori six to nine classroom teaches dates and events but more importantly, it allows for children to understand human nature better by learning about people all over the world and their responses to their environment. This enables the child to decide if he wants to react in the same way he sees the adults…
Summer Vacation — Time to Get Outside
Reinforcing the importance of the outside environment to the child’s development; and giving him a greater appreciation of nature and the role he plays in sustaining it for the next generations.
