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The training of the teacher who is to help life is something far more than
the learning of ideas. It includes the training of character; it is
preparation of the spirit.
– Maria Montessori
How To Use The Montessori Principles To Teach Good Manners The Montessori method is based upon the belief that children have an innate sense of dignity that guides their behaviors. If you watch a group of young children at play, you quickly notice that they prefer to see their friends happy and comfortable. Yet, their… continue reading »
What is the Montessori Approach to Creativity The Misunderstanding: Montessorians Don’t Like Creativity Many people accuse Montessorians of discouraging creativity. This accusation is unsurprising, since the Montessori education utilizes an approach to creativity that most people do not recognize. If you ask the average person what it means to be imaginative, they’ll often describe someone… continue reading »
Benefits of Multi-Age Classroom Environments Multiage classrooms are something that many parents are curious about. You might wonder whether it is appropriate or if there are any advantages to mixing children of different ages in Montessori schools. Learning should be focused on the content and pace that a child is comfortable with, instead of… continue reading »
How Tactile Learning Enhances Your Child’s Education Understanding the way children learn is both important for their education and important for helping you produce that education. One of the newest educational learning techniques, tactile learning, is turning teaching on its head. This system is giving kids a new outlook on learning and school, making hands-on… continue reading »
Montessori Myths: Everything You Need To Know Montessori schools have been part of the American educational system since the 1960s. However, it still remains one of the most misunderstood forms of schooling. The Montessori idea was founded by Maria Montessori, an Italian physician and educator. Montessori developed an educational method in which the child leads… continue reading »
Public Schools: More Students, Less Money School districts across the state are facing funding problems and having to reduce the number of teachers while student enrollment is increasing. Education officials in Little Elm are preparing to welcome 300 additional students in the next school year, on top of the 6,296 already enrolled. But a shrinking… continue reading »