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…
For Teachers
Building Relationships in Infant & Toddler
For most American schools, this is the beginning of the new school year. And for most Infant and Toddler classrooms, that means 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…
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…
Montessori 101
“Montessori” can mean a lot of things: the Montessori Method, Dr. Montessori, a philosophy of parenting, of teaching, of life, the…
Teacher Talk: Summer Restoration
Does this sound familiar? Your summer break is starting, and you’ve decided that this is the year you’re going to engage in some…
Teacher Talk: Balasana
Some weeks feel heavier than others. Maybe your classrooms have been a little unruly, preparing for the end of the school year. Maybe the…
Teacher Talk: Rest
We carry a lot of roles as teachers, many based on the expectations we have of what we’ll be to others: the giving nature, the…