Dr Maria Montessori believed that Practical Life activities are extremely meaningful. Learning how to perform a life skill not only refines motor movement but teaches something that can be used throughout life. One of the best activities to incorporate into a Practical Life lesson is sewing. There are many ways to teach basic and advanced…
When you’re at home with your child, figuring out how to introduce language and literacy activities can be a challenge. While there are tons of resources and tools out there, not all of them are going to be helpful. That’s where the Montessori method comes in. By employing some of Dr Maria Montessori’s wisdom in…
At Fishtown Montessori, discipline isn’t about punishment. Rather, it’s about teaching children about consequences and how to make informed decisions. Teaching this to younger minds can be challenging, however. There are many ways you can go about illustrating discipline, some of them taken right out of Montessori’s own book. Here are four tips from the…
Have you been looking for a preschool for your child? Wondering if a Montessori primary classroom is the right fit? Unlike many traditional schools, the Primary classroom has a focus on practical life skills and teaching children independence. In fact, the primary level in Montessori schooling can be key in helping your child develop a…
Did you know that the Montessori educational method has been around for over 100 years now? The method designed by Dr. Maria Montessori has seen a boom of popularity recently, and more schools are opening up under the Montessori name. Yet, research on the effectiveness of Montessori pedagogy has lacked up until recent years. Now…
One thing you hear often from Montessori schools and parents is the term “follow the child.” As a core tenet of the Montessori philosophy, Follow the Child is seen in many elements of the classroom and curriculum. For teachers, Follow the Child permeates every action they make, and it helps them guide their students through…
Did you know that the Montessori method is not trademarked? That may come as a surprise to you and could present an obstacle. Interestingly, Dr. Maria Montessori never put trademarks on any of the material that she created. This means that anyone can open a Montessori school, even when the curriculum and environment doesn’t match…
Many parents worry that Montessori isn’t going to work for their children. Although the philosophy of Montessori is a tremendous draw for most, you fear that Montessori is too constrained or too flexible for your child. That’s why you started wondering, “Does Montessori work for every child?” It’s completely understandable that you would be concerned,…
Bright, colorful, and organized. That might be how someone describes a Montessori classroom when you ask them about it. On first glance, you might notice that the Montessori environment is organized to give the children as much space and freedom as possible. There is no teacher’s desk at the front of the classroom, only a…
One of the most important questions you are going to ask yourself when deciding on a school for your child is the kind of education you want them to receive. You may even be part of a growing group of parents who understand that education is multi-faceted, that traditional schooling doesn’t always work. That is…