There are Six Key Elements of Montessori Philosophy for the Infant and Toddler Years: Respect for the child: This means making children feel like an important and contributing member of the community, listening to them when they speak and respecting their individual development. Observation: Taking the time to observe each child allows us to assess…
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Let’s Plant the Seeds at Chesapeake Montessori School
We recently explored the freedoms that Montessori School students enjoy, and the intentional boundaries that are designed to make those freedoms instructive. (If you missed that email, click here to get caught up!) Today, we’ll finish up this series by talking about the love of learning we do our best to pass on to the children at…
In Montessori School, We’re Free to Be
Last month, we shared some of the unique characteristics of the workspaces where our students spend their time. (If you missed that article, click here to get caught up!) Today, we’ll be talking about the freedoms Montessori School students enjoy, and the intentional boundaries that are designed to make those freedom instructive. During the early stages of…
Montessori Leaders: Why Mixed-Age Classrooms Work!
Last week, we went over how important it is for Montessori schools and the teachers within them to be accredited by the right organizations. (If you missed that article, click here to get caught up!) Today, we’re going to talk about how different age groups interact and learn from one another in a Montessori school. A Montessori…
