Change is hard, and transitions to new spaces often come with a range of unexpected emotions. Montessori teachers are prepared for the…
The Honeymoon Period
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All Planes
Teacher Talk: Misconceptions and the Elevator Speech
It’s an old game in Montessori teacher education programs: can you give your “elevator speech about Montessori,” that brief explanation…
Teacher Talk: Building Relationships
We know, as Montessori teachers and child advocates, that the most important relationships we build in the classroom are the ones we…
The Society by Cohesion: Why Did We Have To Have All These Kids, Anyway?
Glance through some school brochures. You’ll notice quite a bit of language in common: whole child, child-centered, low student-teacher…
Teacher Talk: The First Day
You’ve labeled the cubbies. You’ve printed your lists. You’ve prepared your binders and added those vibrant drops of food coloring to the…
Left to Right, Top to Bottom: The Prepared Environment
“Can I see your shelves?” What an odd question. And, yet, if you spend much time with Montessori teachers, you’ll almost inevitably hear…
Teacher Talk: Preparing for the New Year
Are your shelves cleaned? Have you reorganized your cupboards? Decided whether the loft should be a reading nook or an observation perch?…
Montessori 101
“Montessori” can mean a lot of things: the Montessori Method, Dr. Montessori, a philosophy of parenting, of teaching, of life, the…
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…
Teacher Talk: When Children Are Hurtful
The child is capable of developing and giving us tangible proof of the possibility of a better humanity. He has shown us the true process…