The Montessori philosophy and method of education has been around since 1907, when founder Maria Montessori opened the first Children’s House in a low-income area of Rome. Her philosophy struck a chord and soon spread worldwide among educators and eventually Montessori schools opened in Europe, North and South America, and every other continent except Antarctica….
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Empathy and Friendship in the Montessori Environment
Recent studies show that today’s college students lack empathy. Empathy, or the ability to imagine yourself in someone else’s shoes, to share in their feelings, to feel for them or with them, and to see and value what another person is feeling or experiencing, is considered a core skill involved in building close relationships, maintaining…
Math Activities in Montessori Children’s House
The Montessori philosophy states that all babies are born with a mathematical mind and a drive to understand the environment around them. And as humans, we have the inclination to learn things that enhance our ability to be exact and orderly, observe, compare and classify. However, in order for this part of intelligence to develop…
Gratitude in the Montessori Classroom: A State of Grace
While November is the month where the nation focuses on giving thanks and gratitude, Montessori schools look at gratitude and grace as something to be considered daily. Maria Montessori, the founder of the Montessori philosophy of education, believed strongly in thanksgiving. As such, gratitude has a strong presence in the Montessori classroom, beginning with Practical…
