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 11, 2020 | Child Development, The Montessori Classroom, Understanding Montessori
When you walk into a Montessori classroom you might notice something missing. There’s no dress-up corner or play kitchen. There are “blocks” on the shelves, but the children are “working” with them instead of “playing” with them, because they’re not “toys,” they’re...
by Karen Disney | Jan 21, 2020 | Admissions, Authentic Montessori, Child Development, The Montessori Classroom, Understanding Montessori
There are many differences between Montessori schools and traditional preschool programs. One of the more noticeable is the implementation of mixed-age classrooms rather than age-based classrooms. Visit a good Montessori school and you’ll see three, four, and...
by Karen Disney | Jan 14, 2020 | Understanding Montessori
If you needed a reminder about how intelligent, observant, and forward-thinking Maria Montessori was, type “Montessori quotes” into a search engine. Her words reflect an insight into childhood development in the first half of the 20th century that was...
