Process Art for Preschoolers and Toddlers: 51 Fun Ideas
In my previous post here, I discussed the importance of Process Art in Montessori and what exactly it is. Here I put together a list of purely process art activities for …
Process Art Vs. Product Art: Why Process Art Is Important
Maria Montessori believed that children should be allowed freedom of expression and this includes artistic expression. How do you encourage your child to express themselves through art? By allowing them …
Why Positive Discipline is Important
How can I get my Kid to “Behave” Without Having to Yell and Bribe? My answer: Positive Discipline by Kristen Ancker M.S. Ed.I learned about Positive Discipline out of necessity. …
How Occupational Therapy Helps: For Any Child
How occupational therapy helps and why it’s great for any and every childWhen we think of occupational therapy, we have tendencies to associate this practice with those with some type …
Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children: 8 Things you Should be doing.
Research tells us that children with high emotional intelligence are more successful in life. In fact, a child’s EQ (Emotional Intelligence quotient) is more clearly linked to success than their …
Maria Montessori: Who Was She?
Who was Maria Montessori?Many of us are familiar with her methods, but who was Maria Montessori? Her accomplishments go far and above simply establishing her methods and forming the AMI …
Montessori Criticism: An Answer to the Critics
In this article, I’m going to delve into the criticism of Montessori and break apart some of the misunderstandings about this popular educational method.I will be the first to admit …
Evidence that a Montessori Education Works
Montessori Education works: The proofSo, we know how Montessori works. But is there any evidence that a Montessori education works better than a traditional education?Well, there are the successful people …
What are Sensitive Periods in Montessori?
What is a sensitive period in Montessori?Dr. Montessori took great interest in the sensitive periods of a child’s mental development. What this refers to is a special time in a …
What are the 4 Planes of Development in Montessori
In this article, learn all about the stages of development in Montessori, known as the 4 planes of development.Learn what happens with a child’s mental, emotional, and social development during …