How to Use the Montessori Method for Toilet Learning

How to Use the Montessori Method for Toilet Learning

Are you ready for your child to start potty training? Transitioning from wearing diapers to using the toilet is a big step for the whole family. Dr. Montessori recognized that children are on a constant journey toward independence, including learning to use the toilet.  How can you do potty training the Montessori way? Here are…

Montessori Fosters Independence in Preschoolers
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How Montessori Fosters Independence in Preschoolers

Step into a Montessori classroom and you’ll see children performing many different tasks. One child might be sweeping the floor while another prepares a snack to eat. Many people are surprised to see 3 and 4-year-olds performing so many tasks without help from adults. Yet, in a Montessori classroom, this is the norm.  How does…

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What is Montessori Math? Plus, 5 Math Activities to Try at Home

“One, two, three, six, thirteen, fiveteen…” a child happily counts out of order. Counting is an exciting activity for many young children. Requiring much practice, counting is a basic math skill that supports more complex operations later on.  So, how do children learn about math in Montessori classrooms? Montessori created a beautiful set of materials…

Montessori-Inspired Summer Themes

5 Summer Montessori Activities to Try at Home

Summer provides the perfect opportunity for playing outdoors and enjoying some refreshing snacks. For young children, fun and learning go hand in hand. With these summer Montessori activities, you can continue your child’s education. More importantly, you’ll make many wonderful memories together. 5 Summer Montessori Activities for Young Children Discover five great summer Montessori activities…

What’s Real? A Montessori Approach to Fantasy and Reality for Preschoolers

What’s Real? A Montessori Approach to Fantasy and Reality for Preschoolers

“Is the Easter bunny real?”  “Does Santa Claus visit our house?” “Did dinosaurs really exist?” Young children are curious and ask many questions. As they try to understand the world around them, it’s common for preschoolers to wonder what’s real and what’s pretend. Categorizing what’s real and fake helps young children make sense of the…

Montessori-Inspired Mental Health Activities for Children

Montessori-Inspired Mental Health Activities for Children

As parents and teachers, children’s lives seem easy and stress-free. Yet, children can also struggle with mental health and wellness. They might feel stressed about school, worried about changes in their families, or feel overstimulated by the many activities in their days.  The Montessori method offers many mental health activities for children as a part…

How to Handle Tantrums Peacefully in the Montessori Way

How to Handle Tantrums Peacefully in the Montessori Way

Your toddler screams and stomps their feet. They cry, wail, and might even hit you! It’s a toddler tantrum in full force. Handling toddler tantrums the Montessori way isn’t always easy. However, with the right approach, parents and teachers can ensure that tantrums don’t last any longer than necessary.  If you’re a parent of a…

Five Fun Montessori Activities for Toddlers to Bring into the Home

Five Fun Montessori Activities for Toddlers to Bring into the Home

“I want to do it all by myself!” These are words often said by determined toddlers, ready to take over the world.  If your little one is striving for independence, as young children tend to do, then Montessori activities are the perfect answer. These activities are not only engaging, fun, and full of learning, but…

Montessori’s Unique Advantages for Early Childhood Education

Montessori’s Unique Advantages for Early Childhood Education

The Montessori teaching approach inspires educators and parents alike in early childhood education. Not only has this method endured the test of time, but it also has led to a child-centered and hands-on learning model. This post will examine what makes the Montessori teaching model unique in early childhood education and its advantages. Montessori Teaching…