Philosophy

A Montessori Infant Education Video

August 28, 2009

“Each object in the prepared environment is a potential learning tool, not just a toy or a diversion.” I came across this video earlier in the week and thought it was worth sharing. It gives a brief explanation of how the infant learns, the need for repetition, and how the environment aids the child in [...]

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The Prepared Environment

August 21, 2009

Having a prepared environment is one of the things that makes the most sense to me about Montessori. The prepared environment is designed so that the child has the maximum ability for learning and exploration. The phrase ‘prepared environment’ refers to a well-thought out environment, classroom or home, designed with the child in mind. The [...]

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Why I Love Montessori

July 25, 2009

It’s a pretty self-explanatory title. There’s so many great things about the Montessori method, but here are some of the reasons why I love Montessori. In no particular order… Concrete to Abstract. I love that concepts start with something concrete and move to abstract. Especially in math. Throughout my schooling years even through high school, [...]

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Welcome to Our Montessori Home

July 23, 2009

Welcome to Our Montessori Home! I’m excited that you’re here and interested in all that a Montessori education has to offer whether in the home or school. We’re just getting started here, but hopefully you’ll stick around and see how we’re bring the Montessori method in our home and everyday life. To learn more about [...]

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