Montessori School Peace Curriculum Montessori School Peace Curriculum is filled with lessons that form a fundamental part of Montessori education. Guides must work to cultivate a tranquil classroom environment. On a larger scale, we teach peace so that our students may grow up to contribute to world peace. This is the ultimate purpose of the...
The Montessori approach to literacy is very different from what many of us are used to. Children are taught the sounds of the letters before they learn their names. They begin with lower case letters, instead of capitals. They also learn to write before they learn to read. Many concepts of Montessori literacy development may...
5 Ways Montessori Teachers Are Different Montessori teachers aren’t like traditional teachers, and you will notice right away. You won’t see an adult up front lecturing while students passively listen. Instead, you will see a dynamic environment with the students as the focal point. Within this unique classroom setting, the teacher’s role is quiet yet...
Sandpaper Letter Activity When searching for a Montessori school near me, it is important to look at what learning activities they are offering the students. Sandpaper letters are a fundamental material in the Montessori early education classroom. They offer the first introduction to writing. Sandpaper letters appeal to the young child’s ability to learn best...
Montessori Gardening for Kids! Montessori Gardening for kids is about bringing kids into the garden provides them with a rich learning experience that they’ll remember for years to come. Gardening gets children outside and deeply involved in nature’s works. And, what could be more hands-on and based in reality than sowing and reaping living plants?...
Montessori School Pink Tower The Montessori School Pink Tower is an iconic Montessori material. Deceptively simple, this set of blocks actually promotes visual discrimination and paves the way for advanced mathematical concepts. What is the Montessori School Pink Tower? The Pink Tower consists of ten cubic blocks in graduated sizes. The cubes range...
Fun Memorial Day Educational Activities! There are many fun and educational activities that preschoolers can do in honor of Memorial Day. Any time kids have a day off from school, it is important that they know a bit of why. Memorial Day is not just about a barbecue at the beach. This national holiday...
In the modern era of education, an intense debate over whether the arts and humanities or science and math should rein supreme in schools has presented a challenge for educators across the nation. Fortunately, the time tested Reggio Emilia inspired Montessori Kids Universe curriculum places a unique focus on five areas of education that are...
Dealing with preschool temper tantrums While shopping at the supermarket, you are startled by an ear-piercing shriek. It’s coming from a little girl wailing to buy the latest toy while her mother (tries to) ignore the embarrassing behavior. For a parent this is not a new scenario. In fact, ask anyone and they are likely...