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…
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…
Did you know that the top five types of skills and knowledge employers want from new hires are embedded in a Montessori education? Employers are looking more and more for people who have creativity, innovation, critical thinking skills, the ability to work alone and as a team, time management skills, and accountability. Look at a…
“It is high time that movement came to be regarded from a new point of view in educational theory.” Maria Montessori stated that in her book The Absorbent Mind. In modern education, many classrooms still force children to sit still, when in fact, they should be allowed to move. Physical activity is more than just…
Guide to Being a Montessori Parent Most parents understand basic Montessori philosophy but may be unsure how to implement those ideas into their own household. Fortunately, Montessori parenting is easy to incorporate and practice regularly. 1. Respect Your Child “Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” So said…
There are many facets of a Montessori education that are easily recognizable, such as the carefully prepared environment and spotless organization. Yet one of the pillars of a Montessori education often goes understated within the classroom. Though it is extremely pivotal, Grace and Courtesy is a much more subtle lesson on which all others are…
Sharing is a social skill that takes time to master, which means that toddlers and younger children might have difficulties grasping the concept. Young minds are curious and insatiable; they don’t want someone intruding on their exploration of the world, especially when they are immensely happy with what they’re doing. In other words, a young…
Between 18 months and 21 months, babies develop at an astoundingly fast pace. You might not realize it immediately, but this period is when your child truly starts to explore the world. They learn what it means to be independent, and they want to do things by themselves. Your baby is going to want to…
A Montessori classroom is an excellent place for children to grow and learn. They develop skills that carry over to the real world, all the while expressing themselves uniquely. Yet, bringing the essence of such a classroom into your home comes with a bunch of questions. If you want to support the work your child…
Food prep and working in the kitchen is such a vital part of every family. When you can stand back and watch your child prepare their own snacks or even make recipes on their own, you know they are experiencing joy and contributing to their family it’s a magical moment once you realize that these…