I am humbled by the work of the child — the creation of the man or woman that he or she will become. As a Montessori directress, I respect each individual's path on this journey and attempt to guide without interfering. Each day, I observe the spontaneous unfolding of the children's lives and watch with [...]

Young children spend their days discovering the world around them. A squirrel in the window bird feeder is studied with interest. An airplane overhead or even the weave of trees can cause a joyful excitement. A small flower hidden in the brush is an amazing new discovery. They know how to slow down and really [...]

The Montessori elementary teacher is a storyteller. With solemnity and drama, the teacher presents the five “Great Lessons,” telling and retelling them each year. These stories create the over-arching framework for the curriculum and set the stage for multicultural studies. The first two Great Lessons, the creation of the universe and the evolution of life [...]

With the school year ending and as you gear up for the summer break, here are a few ideas for work to continue with your primary child throughout the summer! Give responsibilities and involve your child in everyday activities. Such as: cleaning, food preparation, laundry folding and putting away, replenishing groceries in the fridge or [...]

You can prepare an environment in your home to foster your children's increasing independence and appeal to their developing senses. Here are some guidelines. Provide child-sized furnishings in your child's room and include low, open shelves with a small selection of appealing items. Rotate items on the shelves so that children do not become bored [...]