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How To Prepare My Child for Reading and Writing

One of the most common questions that early childhood teachers hear from parents is, "When is my child going to start reading?" Now, this...

What is Montessori? An Introduction

The Montessori philosophy began by the Italian scientist Maria Montessori in the early 1900's. She observed children to be like sponges,...

Achieving Success in the Montessori Classroom

The Montessori philosophy is a holistic approach to education that goes far beyond its hands-on curriculum, mixed-age groupings, and...

Mathematical Mind: The Child's Need for Order

The young child has an innate desire for order. He finds comfort in consistency, familiarity, and repetition. As he absorbs the world...

The Purpose of the Prepared Environment

Montessori classrooms are renowned for their beautiful environments, rich in hand-crafted materials, and designed with precision. The...

Practical Life: Developing Independence in Everyday Life

A young child is developing independence from the moment of birth. At just a couple months old, an infant attempts to gain mobility, and...

Sensorial Learning in the Montessori Classroom

As an infant, the child relies heavily on his tactile sense to explore the world, feeling different textures, and manipulating his...

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