Have you ever heard someone ask, “Is a Montessori education right for every child?” As Montessori educators our hearts collectively scream, yes! And yet, we have each had a student or two who has struggled in our learning environments. We know that all students can succeed in a Montessori classroom with support. But some students […]
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Time to Reflect: Questions to Ask Yourself to Improve Your Craft
by Letty Rising Follow the Trillium Montessori Talks podcast When considering elevating your teaching practice, there are really two major paths towards self-improvement. One is external feedback from colleagues who can let you know if you’re on the right track or might need to make some adjustments. The other is self-reflection. The great thing about […]
Is it Ever Okay to Praise a Child?
by Letty Rising Follow the Trillium Montessori Talks podcast In Montessori training, most of us have been cautioned about offering praise to children. This flies in the face of what many of us grew up with, as it was implicitly communicated that praise was to be used as a measure of counteracting the previously […]
Annual Sale May 24-26, 2022
The Trillium Annual Sale starts now! For 3 days only, you can save 30% on nearly all Trillium courses. ⚠️ US tax exempt organizations, please complete the form found on this page to be approved as a tax-exempt buyer: https://courses.trilliummontessori.org/p/tax The form must be submitted by 11:59pm EDT on May 26 to be eligible for the […]
How to Respond to Questions from Elementary Children
by Letty Rising Follow the Trillium Montessori Talks podcast I once gave a workshop to a group of parents, and when I talked about how elementary-aged children are knowledge-seekers who are interested in knowing about everything, I saw flickers of joy and delight on their faces as they imagined their children absorbing the totality of […]
Confessions of a Black Thumb Botanist
by Letty Rising Follow the Trillium Montessori Talks podcast I remember the first month of my first year of teaching. I was at a school that was not only new to me but a new school altogether. We had two modest classrooms that were located in a church, with the hopes of one day being […]
Life Science Literacy for Elementary Teachers
I am very excited to be partnering with Dr. Priscilla Spears, to offer a new course, Life Science Literacy for Elementary Teachers. This course will provide an overview of current life science concepts and teaching resources. Even better, now through May 12 you can get it for the special introductory price of 40% off! We […]
The Tired Teacher
by Letty Rising Follow the Trillium Montessori Talks podcast At the time of this writing, it is springtime in parts of the world, which often tends to be an extra-tired time for teachers. However, even if you are in the Southern Hemisphere and are entering into the fall months, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re less […]
Montessori Assistant Online Course for Elementary (6-12)
I have exciting news! Tammy Oesting has just released a Montessori Assistant Toolkit online course specifically geared for ages 6-12. Even better, she is offering it at 40% off through April 21st. If you’ve been looking for elementary assistant training, look no further! The Montessori Assistant Toolkit: Elementary (6-12) consists of a series of 7 modules designed […]
What Does Building Relationships with an Elementary-Aged Child Look Like?
by Letty Rising Follow the Trillium Montessori Talks podcast Throughout the history of education, there are initiatives, movements, and even sayings that come and go. Some of them stick and become interwoven within the fabric of education, and some fizzle out after a while. Examples of recent buzzword terms and concepts that have been all […]