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The Erdkinder and the Functions of the University by Maria Montessori

The Erdkinder and the Functions of the University by Maria Montessori

by | Adolescence, Early Adolescence (12-15), Free Reads, Later Adolescence (15-18), Maria Montessori, Montessori Education, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Young Adolescent, Young Adults

Here is a link to the digital archive of Dr. Maria Montessori’s essays, The Erdkinder and the Functions of the University. In this work Maria Montessori considers the needs and issues of needed educational reform for adolescents and university students. She...

Clutter and Anxiety Go Hand-in-Hand

by | Adolescence, Early Adolescence (12-15), Emotionally Healthy Children, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Prepared Environment, Primary (3-6), Toddler (18 months-3 years), Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA

I literally cannot get down to work and concentrate when I am surrounded by a desk full of stuff or a room with clothes strewn all over it. It just starts to make me crazy or, at the very least, distracted. And I consider myself to be a relatively low key, easy going...
Grace and Courtesy: Building New Skills

Grace and Courtesy: Building New Skills

by | Communication, Empowerment, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Language, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Primary (3-6), Toddler (18 months-3 years), Webinars / MFA

We have heard many people say that they have noticed declining civility in public discourse in recent years. Yet, learning how to meet our needs in ways that are constructive, and developing the ability to listen and respond well to others, takes practice (as well as patient instruction). These valuable skills can help our children […]

Grace and Courtesy: Building New Skills

January Calm: The Comfort of Routine and Consistency

by | Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), Montessori Family Life, Primary (3-6), Toddler (18 months-3 years), Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA, Young Adolescent

There is a wonderful phenomenon that happens when children come back to school after the winter break. It is the great pleasure of being back in the routine of everyday living which allows children to focus and move forward in their growth. Christine will share some of her observations of the classroom at the Primary […]

Grace and Courtesy: Building New Skills

Reading Alive!

by | Communication, Imagination, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Language, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Primary (3-6), Reading, Toddler (18 months-3 years), Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA

When you embody the story, when you can feel excited and curious and delighted, the child cannot help but be brought in, too! All you need is a little bravery and a good helping of enthusiasm. Join Caitlin Roper for some wonderful,important tips for great story telling.

Grace and Courtesy: Building New Skills

Story Time: the Last 20 Minutes of the Day

by | Book Reviews, Brain Development, Communication, Emotionally Healthy Children, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), Mindfulness, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Primary (3-6), Toddler (18 months-3 years), Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA

Bedtime is far more than ‘just story time’. It is a time when our kids are integrating the experiences of their day and transitioning between brain states and brain functions. How we engage with them during the last 20 minutes impacts their esteem, self-worth, and confidence in the morning. Listen in on this conversation around […]

Talking to Smart Speakers

by | Adolescence, Communication, Early Adolescence (12-15), Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Language, Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Primary (3-6), Toddler (18 months-3 years), Upper Elementary (9-12), Video, Webinars / MFA

In this session we discuss our changing world, how humans adapt, and opportunities for thoughtful communication, specifically related to “Smart Speakers.” Maria Montessori developed a part of the curriculum called Grace and Courtesy. Many schools do not emphasize this aspect of learning as we do in Montessori schools. As Montessori said, “…education should be preparation […]

Table Washing: Why Do Montessori Students Spend So Much Time Washing Tables?

Table Washing: Why Do Montessori Students Spend So Much Time Washing Tables?

by | Child's Work, Family Resources, Free Reads, MFA, Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Parent Education, Practical Life, Primary (3-6), Tomorrow's Child

by Robin Howe, EdD Editor’s Note: If we had a dollar for every time a skeptical parent has questioned the amount of time their young Montessori child spends washing tables … ANATOMY OF A LESSON Ironically, I missed the session of my Montessori teacher training when we...
Dealing With Tantrums

Dealing With Tantrums

by | Challenging Behaviors, Discipline, Emotionally Healthy Children, Family Resources, Free Reads, Infant, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Parent Education, Parenting on the Same Page, Primary (3-6), Toddler (18 months-3 years)

I’m going to dive right in to discuss a very tricky area for parents and children alike: tantrums. I hope you find this article useful so you can start applying Montessori principles in your home too. Dealing with Tantrums Tantrums are a pretty normal part of life...
Grace and Courtesy: Building New Skills

What Did You Do at School Today?

by | Adolescence, Communication, Early Adolescence (12-15), Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Primary (3-6), Sensitive Periods, Start of School Year, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA

So,your three year old is off to school for the first time and you’re very excited. You want to know what she did and who she met and what the teachers were like. So you ask. Your child either looks at you like you have two heads and says nothing or maybe responds with, “I […]

The Power of Choice

The Power of Choice

by | Emotionally Healthy Children, Empowerment, MFA, Montessori Parenting, Primary (3-6)

he most powerful thing in the universe, after God, is our ability to think and choose. When you think, you build a thought, and these thoughts become physical substances in your brain. You think all day long, and you think even when you are asleep. Daytime thinking is a building process. Nighttime thinking is a […]

Introducing a Second Language to 3-6 Year Olds in Montessori

Introducing a Second Language to 3-6 Year Olds in Montessori

by | Language & Reading, MFA

s parents, we become familiar with the quintessential milestones in a child’s life—those special moments when a normally developing child takes his or her first step, eats solid food for the first time, or says his or her first word. We anticipate these moments, celebrate them, and wait for other milestones to unfold. We share […]

Teaching Science and Math to Young Children

Teaching Science and Math to Young Children

by | Mathematics, MFA, Science

Christoph: I am a physics professor, so I was naturally interested in trying to teach science and math to my twin boys as early as possible. My wife has a PhD in physics, too, so she shared this interest. I didn’t just want to transmit content knowledge, although that is definitely important to me, but […]