One of the questions we get asked all the time is about the differences between Montessori schools and traditional education. I discuss this question in the introduction to my new, soon-to-be-published book, Why Montessori Works – Ten Secrets. I’m happy to share this excerpt from the new book, and would love your feedback! Our children […]
As we near Spring Break and Summer vacation, it can be easy for parents to wonder, “How will I fill all these hours with something fun for my child to do?” If you look at your wide-open calendar with a bit of panic, take a moment to step back, breathe, and consider planning nothing. That’s […]
Maria Montessori was a physician, surgeon and head of the Department of Anthropology at the University of Rome. As she approached her 40th birthday, she discovered qualities of children that caused her to change her entire life, and to follow the child to the secrets of mankind that lay hidden within. Watch as we review the […]
Did you know that you can earn your masters degree while you earn Age of Montessori teacher certification? The Endicott College TIES Program and Sarasota University both collaborate with Age of Montessori to make this possible. Sarasota Even if you have already graduated from AoM, you can apply to Sarasota, a fully-online university, and apply […]
When winter weather is getting you down, consider these fun activities to keep your spirits up. As you will see from the pictures, these activities bring genuine engagement, concentration and great joy! 1. Make a snowman inside! If you can bundle the kids up and get some fresh air, while making a snowman outside, that’s […]
How to Be One, How to Train One Presented by: Mary Ellen Maunz, M.Ed., Founder, Program Director and Tani Kingston, B.A. Co-Executive Director With established adult/child ratios in every state, almost all Montessori classrooms have an assistant. But what does that person do? How do we prepare him or her for the role? Come join […]
Let’s be honest. When children misbehave it can be very easy to react with frustration, resentment or even anger because behavior doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It happens in the fullness of life, when we are on our way to work, running late to a doctor’s appointment, or just tired and ready to go home […]
When it comes to the holiday season, it seems everything around you is preaching the message, “More is more!” When you look at any authentic Montessori environment, however, you will see the embodiment of the saying, “Less is more.” The space is intentionally minimalistic, and yet very rich and fulfilling for children. Everything is there […]
As parents, we want our children to have a loving and caring relationship with their siblings. We hope our children will form friendships with one another that will get them through the rocky road of life. However, in the early years it can feel like all they do is fight for your attention and over […]
I must confess that when my second child was born, I was nervous about this new world of having two children. It already felt somewhat overwhelming trying to provide an at-home Montessori environment for my one child. I also worried that I wouldn’t be able to offer an adequate amount of validation or listening to […]
