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...
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...
No one is a fan of waiting, especially your little ones. If they want your attention or a sweet treat before dinner, they want it now! This is a regular occurrence that happens in every household and can be a frustrating scenario for parents. This is...
