In addition to the design of the materials in general and the ground rules of the classroom, there are special lessons offered in the…
Peace Education: The Grace and Courtesy Lessons
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Peace Education: Ground Rules in the Classroom
“The things he sees are not just remembered; they form a part of his soul.” – Maria Montessori The Montessori materials are designed to…
Montessori Monday: 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…
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…
Toddlers at the Grocery Store
Ah! It’s that time of (day/week/month again)… time for a trip to the grocery store, that veritable amusement park of colors, smells and…
Using Their Powers for Good: Community Engagement for the Upper El Classroom
They’re taller. They talk a lot. They prefer the company of their friends over their parents. They are convinced that the world would be…
Parenting on Vacation
The kids are home from school. Maybe you’re still working, or trying to. Maybe you’re juggling grandparents or babysitters or other…
The Quiet Ones
Early in my career as a Montessori teacher, I had a three year old student in my class who would enter the classroom every morning,…
Teacher Talk: Comfort and Joy
You may feel overwhelmed. You may have too many things to do. You have a lot of people to take care of. You’re tired. You’re full of…
Montessori in the Wild: How to handle children’s discipline when you’re not in a Montessori
Tis the season: Office Family Parties, Holiday Open-Houses, busy shopping centers, neighborhood get-togethers. Our children’s social…