The Montessori materials all share certain characteristics. They are beautiful and elegant by design, isolating a single concept and…
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Telling Time
While young children may not easily grasp the abstract concept of time, they are nonetheless inundated with references to the measurement…
Time is on Our Side
“It’s time to go.” “We don’t have time.” “What time is it?” “Time will tell.” Children hear lots about “time,” but often struggle with…
The Season of Misgivings
We’re beginning a new calendar year, and here in the US, the start of the admissions season. For new parents, this means time to visit…
Teacher Talk: Hygge
This Saturday, if you’re like most teachers, you find yourself away from school, maybe resting, maybe preparing for the festivities of…
Peace Education: The Cultural Materials
The peacefulness of Montessori classrooms is promoted through the design of those classrooms, the nature of the materials to evoke…
Peace Education and Purposeful Activity
“You have very truly remarked that if we are to reach real peace in this world and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall…
Peace Education: Follow the Child
In all the ways through which Montessori classrooms seek to support and promote the intrinsic peacefulness of children, perhaps the most…
Teacher Talk: the Peaceful Teacher
I hope you’re taking time, during what is a holiday break for many schools, to recharge and rest. I hope you’re sleeping late, spending…
Childhood For Sale: Cheap!
If you’ve been exposed to any media at all this week, you’ve probably seen advertisements for deals and discounts enticing you to get the…