by Karen Disney | May 6, 2021 | Curriculum and Daily Schedule, The Montessori Classroom, Understanding Montessori
In this two-part series, we’re explaining how Montessori schools teach reading and why writing is actually taught first. We’re going over the different Montessori language materials and showing you how they work together to guide the child’s experience...
by Karen Disney | Apr 19, 2021 | Curriculum and Daily Schedule, The Montessori Classroom, Understanding Montessori
In this two-part series, we’ll explain how Montessori schools teach reading and why writing is actually taught first. We’ll also go over the different Montessori language materials and show you how they work together to guide the child’s experience and...
by Karen Disney | Feb 22, 2021 | Authentic Montessori, Curriculum and Daily Schedule, The Montessori Classroom, Understanding Montessori
The Practical Life curriculum is the cornerstone of the Montessori experience. It lays the foundation for the independence that unfolds in the Montessori classroom. The lessons and materials within this area of the classroom vary widely; some are easy to spot and...
by Karen Disney | Feb 1, 2021 | Curriculum and Daily Schedule, The Montessori Classroom
Math is all around us and, for a young child, words like “more, less, not enough, and share” are part of daily life. Math is also inherently abstract. It is a language of precision that takes years to master, but at its core are the basic foundations all...
by Karen Disney | Oct 26, 2020 | Authentic Montessori, The Montessori Classroom
A Montessori classroom is a busy place to be on a typical morning. Children are engaged in lessons, both self-directed and teacher-lead. They are working, active, and engaged and the time passes quickly. Before you know, it’s Circle Time! The importance of...
by Karen Disney | Feb 25, 2020 | Parenting Tips, The Montessori Classroom
If your playroom, basement, or family room looks like a toy shop exploded in it, that’s okay! In this post we’re talking about the importance of completing the work cycle in a Montessori classroom and offering tips to help you get a little more clean-up cooperation at...
