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...
Every preschool in Macomb County will tell you they are child-centered. Almost all of them mean it. So when parents ask what actually separates a Montessori preschool from a traditional one, the honest answer is not a philosophy statement – it’s what...
Spoiler alert: It’s not the wooden shelves and the neutral color scheme Montessori has become a buzzword in the education world. You see it everywhere. Pinterest boards filled with natural wood toys. Instagram classrooms with open shelving and baskets. Schools...
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 such as “we encourage independence” or “we teach self-help skills.”...
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...
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...