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Fade and Observe

November 20, 2023 By Admin User Leave a Comment

Originally published on MaitriLearning.com and Tomorrow's Child Magazine. "Old Montessorians never die, they just fade and observe." - Author unknown I was observing in a primary classroom the other day when I saw an utterly enthralled 4-year-old boy doing the hand washing work. His hands were in the beautiful blue … [Read more...]

How can a “real” Montessori classroom be identified?

November 11, 2023 By Suntree Montessori Leave a Comment

How can a “real” Montessori classroom be identified?

Authentic Montessori Classroom Since "Montessori" is a word in the public domain, it is possible for any individual or institution to claim to be Montessori. But an authentic Montessori classroom must have these basic characteristics at all age levels: Teachers, credentialed in the Montessori philosophy and … [Read more...]

Montessori Education & Your Child

October 2, 2023 By Suntree Montessori Leave a Comment

Montessori Education & Your Child

Montessori is a unique educational approach that nurtures a child’s intrinsic desire to learn. Montessori focuses on the whole child—his cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Montessori education is right for children of any age. Some Montessori schools provide all levels of learning, from … [Read more...]

Prepare A Child’s Lunch Montessori Style

August 12, 2023 By Suntree Montessori Leave a Comment

Prepare A Child’s Lunch Montessori Style

There’s something different about lunch in a Montessori classroom… Preparing, serving, and cleaning up are all on the menu! What could be more meaningful to a young child’s developing independence than mastering the skills required to meet a fundamental human need? “The essence of independence is to be able to do … [Read more...]

Why Montessori Education Is Priceless

July 24, 2023 By Suntree Montessori Leave a Comment

Why Montessori Education Is Priceless

By Sunitha Pailoor, MEd One of my favorite commercials, even though it is simple and sentimental, is the MasterCard ad that shows family time or human interactions and calls them priceless. To me, Montessori education is priceless in the same way. It is beautiful, comprehensive, and, in its most authentic form, a … [Read more...]

Toileting Checklist

July 3, 2023 By Suntree Montessori Leave a Comment

Toileting Checklist

Some do's and don'ts to keep in mind. Look for physical cues that your child is ready: staying dry for two hours or so at a time, seeking a retreat or quiet space for a bowel movement, or signaling parents to change diapers.   Use real underpants whenever your child is awake, and reserve … [Read more...]

The Montessori Primary Curriculum

June 28, 2023 By Suntree Montessori Leave a Comment

The Montessori Primary Curriculum

There are 4 major areas of the Montessori curriculum in the Primary classroom: practical life, sensorial, math and language (including the cultural subjects of geography and science). Below is a brief description for each area. Practical Life The exercises of the Practical Life curriculum are designed to foster … [Read more...]

On the Topic of Toileting

June 27, 2023 By Suntree Montessori 1 Comment

On the Topic of Toileting

It can be a tool for independence learned as easily and painlessly as any other in the Montessori environment Throw away the M&M's! Or, at least hide them in the cabinet to enjoy. Helping your child to master the toilet doesn't require candy, stickers and rewards. Children have a natural desire to care for their … [Read more...]

The Moveable Alphabet

June 5, 2023 By Suntree Montessori Leave a Comment

The Moveable Alphabet

The Moveable Alphabet was developed by Dr. Montessori when she realized that children had the mental capacity to analyze the sounds in words way before they could synthesize them. The former is what we do when we write, while the latter is how we read. During a child’s first year in a Primary environment, a lot of time is … [Read more...]

5 Facts About Montessori Schools

May 1, 2023 By Suntree Montessori Leave a Comment

5 Facts About Montessori Schools

Here are five facts about Montessori schools to bear in mind when exploring preschools and primary schools for your child. Montessori is a very popular approach for teaching preschool and primary age children. The movement was started Rome by a visionary medical doctor by the name of Maria Montessori. Her work was … [Read more...]

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  • Fade and Observe
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