There’s something wonderfully unpredictable about doing “science” with #preschoolers. One minute they’re observing a leaf with total focus — the next, they’re wearing it as a hat. But that’s the magic of it, isn’t it? Science, at its core, is curiosity... How To Think Like a Scientist — Even If Your Lab Partner Is Three
Walk into a Montessori #classroom at its best, and you’ll notice something before you even hear the soft hum of concentration or see the children working purposefully: order. Not the sterile, rigid order of “everything in its place or else,” but an intentional, living order —... The Hidden Curriculum of Order: What Clutter Teaches Without Words
Calling all Montessori guides, co- #teachers, assistants, and #early-childhood champions — this one’s for you! If you’ve ever found yourself nodding knowingly when someone says “work cycle” or quietly smiling as a child carries a tray without spilling a drop, then you... Top 10 Things You’ll Only Understand If You’re a Montessori Teacher
If you’re running a childcare program, greeting tiny humans every day, and juggling snack time, nap time and the Great Crayon Caper of 3 A.M. (in your dreams), you might wonder: Is there a framework that makes sense of all of this? Enter the Understanding Montessori’s Approach to Child D... Could the Montessori Approach Be Your Child-Care Superpower?
If the Montessori #classroom were a symphony, the #lead #teacher would be the conductor — but the assistant? The assistant is the rhythm that keeps everything in harmony. Montessori assistants are the invisible magic that makes the classroom hum with purpose, grace, and calm energy (well, most... Who Is The Quiet Hero Behind Every Peaceful Classroom?
If you’ve ever watched a #toddler insist that their socks must be folded a certain way—or that the blue cup is the only acceptable cup—you’ve witnessed a Montessori “sensitive period” in full swing. These are magical windows of time when children are naturally dra... Sensitive Periods: A Window into a Child’s Superpower Moments
Have you ever walked into a Montessori #classroom during lunch or work time and been struck by how… peaceful it feels? No shrieking, no children flinging chairs, just focused little humans engaged in meaningful tasks. It’s like walking into a Zen garden staffed by #toddlers. There&rsquo... 🕊 Why Are Montessori Classrooms a Model for Peace Education?
World Food Day is a wonderful opportunity to help children slow down, connect with what nourishes them, and appreciate the incredible journey that food takes before it reaches their plate. In the Montessori #classroom, food is never just food — it’s a chance for discovery, independence, ... What Can Montessori Teach Us About Mindful Eating on World Food Day?
If you’ve ever marveled at how peacefully focused a child can be while pouring water, sorting shells, or tracing sandpaper letters, you’ve witnessed something incredible — the brain in deep, joyful learning mode. Montessori #educators have known for over a century what modern neuro... How Does Neuroscience Support Montessori Learning?
If your Practical Life shelves are starting to feel a little tired or routine, you’re not alone! Every Montessori #teacher eventually hits that point where the trays look the same, the #materials have lost their sparkle, and the children’s interest starts to wane. But here’s the go... How Can You Refresh Your Practical Life Area for Today’s Montessori Classroom?