How Children Learn

A Montessori-style routine chart helps children organize their day and encourages independence from an early age. Discover how to use it! What Is a Montessori-Style Routine Chart? A Montessori-style routine chart is a visual tool designed to help children understand and follow their daily activities independently. The chart uses images …

Designing a child’s bedroom following the Montessori method encourages independence and creativity. Here are the best tips to achieve it. What is a Montessori Bedroom? A Montessori bedroom is a space designed to allow children to explore, learn, and grow independently. Furniture and objects are placed at their height, enabling …

Montessori Beyond the Classroom When it comes to impactful education, the lessons learned extend far beyond academic prowess. Montessori, known for its innovative approach, seamlessly integrates life values into its pedagogy. For parents aiming to endow their children with an education that serves them well beyond the confines of a …

Explore the “universal language” of music with your children Children have a wonderful capacity to appreciate and make music. Early exposure to a music of all types has intrinsic value — it can tell a story, set a mood, and reflect the character of a culture. Music stimulates the part …

I must admit that I can vividly recall a time when I graciously traded my younger sister five whole pennies for one quarter. In the process I absolutely convinced her what an amazing deal she was getting, because “everyone knows five is more than one.” Glowing with pride over her …

Tips & Activity Ideas from Birth to Age 6 “Good morning. It is a lovely day today. Should we take a walk in the park? Let’s get our mittens and jackets. It’s crisp and cold this morning.” You might chatter with a four-year-old this way. What about a four-month-old? It …

We often take for granted the natural growth of children that happens without our direct involvement. Just think of the physical changes that take place in the first year of life. We do so many things to encourage and support our children’s growth, but often without knowledge of what we …

There is a lively debate going on in the country about whether, in this age of electronics, cursive handwriting is a necessary skill. Cursive is not required by the national educational Common Core Standards. Many states across the country are removing or reducing cursive instruction from the curriculum while only …

As a parent interested in the Montessori method, you may have heard about the three-period lesson, a hallmark of Montessori education that helps young children learn vocabulary and concepts. In simple terms, the three steps, or periods, are: 1. Naming (Introduction) “This is a dog.” 2. Recognizing (Identification) “Show me the dog.” 3. Remembering (Cognition) “What …

Of course, we all need to move to get through life, but how children learn is intimately connected to their movements. When movement is involved, the brain is stimulated differently than it is when one is passively watching and listening. Especially in the face of our sedentary lifestyles and our …