“The first aim of the prepared environment is, as far as it is possible, to render the growing child independent of the adult.” — Maria Montessori The Heart of Practical Life In Montessori, Practical Life is where a child’s independence begins. From the...
“The greatness of the human personality begins at the hour of birth.” Maria Montessori An authentic Montessori curriculum starts in infancy, when each child’s natural curiosity begins to unfold. From the first days of life, children are absorbing everything around...
Why Montessori Kids Don’t Hate Math Ask a room full of adults how they feel about math, and half of them will likely shudder. For many of us, math in school meant memorizing times tables, stressful timed tests, and abstract symbols on a chalkboard. It...
Is It Magic or Is It Science? How We Teach Reading. Parents often walk into our Mount Clemens Preschool classrooms and ask, “How will my child learn to ready?” It can look like magic – but it is actually a carefully designed method that aligns...
Building a Strong Foundation: Montessori Infant and Toddler Care Maria Montessori once wrote that the greatness of the human personality begins at the hour of birth. Over a century later, neuroscience confirms what she observed: the first three years of life are the...
More Than a Preschool: A Glimpse Inside the Montessori Pre-K Classroom Selecting the right Pre-K program is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. When you choose Montessori, you are choosing more than just a school – you are choosing an...
