"To assist a child, we must provide her with an environment which will enable her to develop freely." ~ Dr. Maria Montessori … [Read more...]
Busy, Busy Days at School!
Busy, Busy Days at School! … [Read more...]
The child becomes a person
"The child becomes a person through work." ~ Dr. Maria Montessori … [Read more...]
The Environment must be rich …
"The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own experiences." ~ Dr. Maria Montessori … [Read more...]
Montessori Sensorial and Practical Life Materials
CREATIVITY: Montessori Sensorial and Practical Life Materials naturally invite children to explore and tap in to their creative abilities. Sensorial education does not focus on sharpening the senses but rather helps children to use their senses to understand what they are seeing. Sensorial activities help the child to … [Read more...]
Purposeful Thinking
Purposeful Thinking … [Read more...]
The basic task of the educator
"A mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions." Oliver Wendell Holmes "To aid life, leaving it free, however, to unfold itself, that is the basic task of the educator." ~ Dr. Maria Montessori … [Read more...]
St. Patty’s Day:
St. Patty's Day: Those Leprechaun's were up to shenanigans again! Our traps were unsuccessful in capturing the sneaky, small sprites, we will try again next year! … [Read more...]
Parent Participation Night Spring 2017
What wonderful Montessori Teachers we have! The students were pretty wonderful, as well! :) Thank you to all parents that participated in becoming a student for the night. : … [Read more...]
Practical Life Activities
Practical Life Activities: The different exercises develop concentration, sense of order, attention to small detail, awareness of exactness and sequence, and coordination. Active participation in the everyday affairs of a child's life grows self-confidence, self-reliance, and self-discipline as the child masters the tasks … [Read more...]