In the digital age, technology has become an integral part of our world, including our children's upbringing. A Montessori approach to technology for children offers a balanced perspective on this modern-day challenge. While technology provides numerous educational and entertainment opportunities, it's crucial to strike a...
The Montessori method is a child-centred educational approach renowned for promoting independence in children. It fosters a love for learning and nurtures the development of a child's unique potential. We decided to take a look at five Montessori-inspired strategies to help parents cultivate independence and set...
When it comes to reading, the Montessori approach is a bit different to mainstream education. Montessori aims to teach reading and writing to children before they reach four years of age, and then, only if the child shows an interest in learning how. Activities to get...
As with anything that diverts from traditional methods, misconceptions are bound to pop up. ...
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...
The term “normalisation” in Montessori can be perplexing for parents who are just starting their journey. After all, aren’t children normal already? While the word normal is used to describe something that is average or typical, that is not the case when referring to your...
There’s no question that children possess an abundance of creativity, and the Montessori experience intends to promote this creativity instead of suffocating it. However, one look at the neutral colours and clean aesthetic of a typical Montessori classroom, and you may come to the conclusion...
Dr. Maria Montessori was a medical doctor and a scientist, and after many years of study, travel and experiments, the most critical tool in her set has always remained observation. She saw immense value in it, and believed it to be a crucial part of...
“Turn off the TV now, otherwise no dessert after dinner tonight”, or, “If you do well in your test today, you can choose a new toy at the toy shop”. Sound familiar? Rest assured, you’re not alone! Many of us were raised in a school...
According to Dr. Maria Montessori’s philosophy, children go through different planes of development as they grow, and during each plane, they are almost like a new or different child. ...
