Resources and Education for Parents

For those starting their Montessori at home, sifting through Montessori’s texts can be a daunting task. While you are making your way through some of the recommended Montessori starter books, …

One of the more off-putting Montessori terms to those unfamiliar with Montessori is the word “work”. When a child is engaged in an activity, we say not to interrupt the …

Why does Montessori discourage characters? You may have heard some parents talk about avoiding characters on their child’s clothing and in their play. Some of these parents follow a Montessori …

If you’re new to Montessori, you may be feeling overwhelmed with the sheer amount of information out there about this century-old approach to learning and development. Rest assured that these …

Deciding on Montessori vs daycare is a big choice and it’s good to know the differences and similarities. The schedules, noise levels, cleanliness, and type of education is different across …

A History of the Montessori Method and Its Creator’s Groundbreaking Ideas Countless children have prospered with the educational methods pioneered by Maria Montessori, a two-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee. While …

Learn about the history of play schemas, why they are important, how they align with the Montessori philosophy, and get fun activity ideas. Transporting, positioning, connection, transforming, orientation, trajectory, rotation, …

Comparing the Methods of Montessori and Charlotte Mason How to best educate your child has always been a concern for caring parents. It can be confusing for parents to choose …

What is the Prepared Environment? The prepared environment is an organized, clean, spacious, warm, and inviting space in which learning and activities take place in Montessori. Classrooms and home learning …

How to Montessori Homeschool Your Preschooler If you’re considering homeschooling your preschooler Montessori-Style then you’ve come to the right place. This page is an in-depth guide for using the Montessori Method …