Joy is the evidence of inner growth” — Maria Montessori There is no denying it – I love this time of year! It is a time when teachers are given a rare glimpse of the fruits of their labor. Come June, children are not the same little people as when they first entered school in…
Independence
“Let me do it!” is commonly heard among young children. It’s their plea for independence in their pursuit of discovery. This can be a daunting request for an adult: It goes against our instincts of taking care of our children. But just the opposite is true, if we provide opportunities for our children to try…
Words of Wisdom
If teaching is to be effective with young children, it must assist them to advance on the way to independence. — Maria Montessori
Children’s Work
Do you know what is the most valuable work your child completes in the classroom? It is not their number or alphabet pages, or even writing their name. It is the exploration of their environment: their self-paced internal drive where they thoughtfully choose and also complete their own work. The complete process includes rolling out…
