The benefits of Montessori education continue to be documented in scholarly journals, scientific studies, and parental groups worldwide. Montessori classroom strategies are being implemented in more private and public school settings each year. The reason is clear: Montessori teaches children to think. Gone are the days of children simply memorizing facts. Our ever-changing world requires…
Slowing Down to Learn
Shared from MindShift on KQED News, http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/02/17/slowing-down-to-learn-mindful-pauses-that-can-help-student-engagement/ February 17, 2015 The excerpt below is from the book “Mindfulness for Teachers: Simple Skills for Peace and Productivity in the Classroom,” by Patricia A. Jennings. This section is from the chapter entitled “Orchestrating Classroom Dynamics.” Mindful Wait Time One way to promote engagement and learning is to consciously create…
Problem Solving
Maria Montessori is called a visionary for her method of education. While her philosophy was based upon observations of children a century ago, her approach is as applicable now more than ever before. Central to the rich learning environment is the collaborative community of multi-age learners exploring and experimenting together. They share ideas and knowledge…
Think Like a Montessorian
Many of our teachers have earned their formal Montessori certification. Still, many of our teachers you would think are certified have not yet taken the formal training. Montessori is more than a certification. It is a way of life. It is viewing the child purely for who he or she is. It is taking the…
