In a world where bullying is an ever-increasing headline, some forms of physical and emotional pain are inevitable. If I could protect my child, would I? It’s a difficult question to answer. As I gaze down at my ten-month-old son, sleeping in my arms, of course I wish I could protect him from ever hurting. […]
New research has further verified what Montessorians have recommended for years: it is never too early to start reading to your child. In fact, reading to a young child is a crucial aspect of language and literacy development. The American Association of Pediatrics now recommends that parents and educators read to children from infancy through […]
I could sit for hours watching my son (7 months), as he explores the world with curiosity and focus that Montessorians call the “Unconscious Absorbent Mind” (Age 0-3). It’s as though I can see the wheels turning in his head as he stares with a fixed soft gaze and mouth gaping, while he explores an […]
We invited our Age of Montessori Facebook community to ask any question at all. Here are our answers. Didn’t get to ask your questions? Feel free to post a question below. We would love to hear from you. Q: What is the Montessori recommended method for potty training? A: In Montessori, we prefer to […]
Have you ever stopped to think about how a child learns that our written language is connected to our spoken language? If an alien landed on our planet and saw a bunch of symbols on a page, he might never realize that those symbols have a relationship with the sounds coming out of people’s mouths. […]
Maria Montessori had a unique and very special way of understanding the role of a teacher in a child’s life. She diverged from the popular opinion of her day that children should be obedient and learn from the expert adult. Instead, she upheld the belief that a teacher’s primary job is to be humble in […]
Montessori once told the story that a woman visited her school and, without understanding Montessori principles, said to a child, “So, this is a place where you do what you like, is it not?” The child answered, “No, but we like what we do!” The child wasn’t running wild in the environment, as many people […]
My little man is now 3 months old, and it’s a joy to watch the budding brain that’s unfolding before my eyes. He has gone from holding his hands in a tight fist to beginning to swat, reach, grab and pull. He progressed from barely being able to see black and white contrasts, to enjoying […]
As I look down into the eyes of my 7 week old, I am captivated by the vast potential that lay behind those grayish-blue eyes gazing back at me. Being educated in the Montessori Way (via the Age of Montessori Informational Course), I realize the first 3 years of life are the most important for […]
Peace is a word that comes up a lot at this time of year, and I can’t help but think it is something many moms and dads believe they won’t get for 18-22 more years. Yep, and that’s taking into account the statistics that say children leave their parents’ homes at an average age of […]
