Resources and Education for Parents

In this article, you will learn about the qualities of a good Montessori teacher. You will also learn a bit about what Montessori teachers do in Montessori classrooms and how …

Finding a good Montessori school is no easy task. Many schools and care centers use Maria Montessori’s name but do not adhere to even the most fundamental principles of her …

Montessori work mats are a common feature in Montessori classrooms and Montessori homes all over the world. What are they, though? What purpose do work mats serve in Montessori environments? …

While children deserve as much freedom as possible, it is the responsibility of parents and teachers to keep them safe and healthy by restricting that freedom to some extent. This …

There are varying perspectives on Montessori and imaginative play, even from Montessori professionals. Even Dr. Montessori’s ideas about a child’s imagination evolved over the course of her career. You may …

In this article, we’re going to be comparing intrinsic motivation to extrinsic motivation. We’ll find out a bit about what each one is and discover which is the better type …

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

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 …

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 style of parenting and the …

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