Elementary Family Shares Their Home Country of Turkey
Recently, the parents of Vera (1st) and Neva (CH) – visited Elementary Room 201 to teach us all about their…
Allowance: Should We or Shouldn’t We?
One of the most controversial words in the world of parenting is allowance. It ranks nearly as high on the…
What does it mean to “Follow the Child?
“Following the child” is one of the core tenets of a Montessori classroom, but it is often misunderstood as allowing…
The Peace Rose
Montessori classrooms have peace education and grace and courtesy as a core part of the curriculum. One of the…
Resources for Grieving Children
When children experience loss they express their feelings about it differently than adults. Those feelings can come after a death,…
Household Chores for Children of Any Age
Many children are looking for the opportunity to contribute to their family and home by independently completing needed tasks….
What does it take to be a Montessori Teacher? Part Two
Last month we discussed what it takes to begin to be a Montessori certified teacher; this month we are examining…