“Free the child’s potential, and you will transform him into the world.” Maria Montessori “Follow the child” means that we trust that children to be natural learners. Dr. Maria Montessori believed that children come into the world with an inner drive...
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 environment...
Building a Strong Foundation: Montessori Infant and Toddler Care Maria Montessori once wrote that “[t]he greatness of the human personality begins at the hour of birth.” Over a century later, neuroscience confirms what she observed: the first three years...
During the elementary years, something remarkable happens in a child’s mind. Young children who once asked endless “what” questions begin to ask “why.” Why do things work the way they do? Why does history unfold the way it does? Why do numbers behave the way they do?...
Independence is one of the most talked-about goals in early childhood education. Many daycares advertise that they help toddlers become independent. You might hear phrases like “we encourage independence” or “we teach self-help skills.”...
