by Cyndi Benson | Jul 20, 2026 | Montessori 101, Montessori Education, Parenting Tips, What is Montessori?
Parents are sometimes surprised by what they see when they walk into a Montessori classroom for the first time. There is not a teacher standing at the front of the room delivering one lesson to the entire class. Children are working independently – carrying...
by Cyndi Benson | Jul 17, 2026 | Montessori 101, Montessori Early Development, Montessori Education, Parenting Tips, What is Montessori?
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...
by Cyndi Benson | May 14, 2026 | Montessori Early Development, Montessori Education, Parenting Tips
“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...
by Cyndi Benson | May 10, 2026 | Montessori 101, Montessori Education, Parenting Tips, What is Montessori?
Montessori vs. Traditional Education: What the Science Actually Shows Montessori vs. Traditional Education: A Side-by-Side Comparison Category 🌱 Montessori Traditional Learning Pace Child-paced mastery Grade-level, standardized Teaching Style Teacher observes & guides...
by Cyndi Benson | Apr 16, 2026 | Montessori 101, Montessori Education, Parenting Tips
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?...
by Cyndi Benson | Nov 2, 2025 | Montessori 201, Montessori at Home, Montessori Early Development, Montessori Education, Parenting Tips
“The senses, being explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge.”Maria Montessori The sensorial materials are one of the most unique parts of a Montessori classroom. Their purpose is simple yet effective. They help children refine their senses so they can better...
