A child’s bedroom should be their sanctuary, just like your bedroom is for you. Decorating your little one’s room using Montessori principles is quite easy, and there are several things to keep in mind before you set out on making changes. Keep in mind that everything...
As with anything that diverts from traditional methods, misconceptions are bound to pop up. ...
Did you know your little one is always learning and growing, even during playtime? While it’s only natural for parents of young children to want their child to read, write and count better than everyone in the classroom, basic skills often overlooked by parents are...
Embarking on a journey into the world of Montessori education can be an exciting and rewarding experience that allows your child to enjoy timeless principles and innovative learning. However, for newcomers and even seasoned Montessori enthusiasts, the array of specialised terminology can sometimes feel like...
Problem-solving is one of the most crucial skills a child can learn. It’s the foundation for basic decision-making, critical thinking, and creativity, affecting the quality of your little one’s relationship with others and their success later in life. While we almost always find ourselves in problem-solving...
“No, mine!” All parents of young children have heard these words at some point. While children may not be natural sharers, as adults, we recognise that sharing is a vital skill that lays the foundation for building positive relationships, empathy, and cooperation. So, how can we...
Mother Nature is a wonderful teacher, and Dr. Maria Montessori agreed. She believed that the natural world was an extension of the indoor learning environment and that interactions with nature were crucial for any child’s emotional and mental development. “The land is where our roots are....
While discipline is often associated with punishment, Montessori takes a different approach. Dr Maria Montessori believed that discipline is more of a way and less of a fact. This simply means that it is fostered through awareness and inner discipline. While the knee-jerk reaction to...
A simple task such as washing the dishes or preparing food can seem like just another mundane task to tick off your to-do list. However, your child might view things a little differently, seeing these tasks as new and exciting challenges they want to imitate. As...
Children are always learning and growing. However, one of the aspects of learning that the Montessori method attempts to address is mistakes. Even as adults, it doesn’t always feel good when you’re completing a task and someone tells you you’re not doing it correctly. While constructive...
