“Education is not something which a teacher does, but that it is a natural process which develops spontaneously in the human being. It is not acquired by listening to words but in virtue of experiences in which the child acts on his environment.” M. Montessori, pg 3 The Absorbent Mind. Recently, I spoke with a parent who […]
Work at Home Montessori Parent
The Work-at-Home Parent Conundrum For so many of you, working from home while caring for your children will undoubtedly bring challenges. While I cannot promise it will always be comfortable, I can say that if we focus on modifying some key points, you can manage. One up- one down If there are two of you […]
Montessori in the Kitchen
Space, the first frontier… in your home Ok, so first things first. We need to help you set up space in your house. There are so many ways we will work on modifying rooms in your home, and the most accessible place to start is the kitchen. Because you are in […]
Consistency and Routine for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners at Home During Coronavirus
Some schools have already been out for a while, but for much of the US, this week has seen the start of a lot of extended school closures. If you are faced with having your children at home for an extended school closure, consistent routines will help you settle into patterns of existing in this […]
At Home During Coronavirus: The Adventure You Never Planned on Taking
The COVID-19 pandemic has precipitated long term school closures around the globe. Has your Montessori school been affected? If so, you may be wondering how to continue meeting your preschoolers’ educational needs while staying aligned with Montessori principles and also juggling your own work demands. We are in uncharted waters here, but we can navigate […]