Some of our favorite Montessori materials are the ones that make elegant and simple seemingly complicated concepts. The math materials are especially good at this, translating concepts you may have learned (or misunderstood!) in high school into engaging puzzles...
Throughout the prepared environment, the Montessori materials follow a careful sequence, leading children through experiences that become increasingly complicated and which build upon previous experiences, both in the content children are learning and in the...
In addition to the design of the materials in general and the ground rules of the classroom, there are special lessons offered in the Montessori classroom to support children’s peaceful interactions and contributions to their society. The “Grace and Courtesy” lessons...
“Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” – Maria Montessori Because we care deeply about our children, we seek to protect them, to shelter them from harm or struggle, to preserve the carefree state we so often associate with childod. But...
In most Montessori classrooms, you'll find a standing rack with a number of curious frames hanging on it. They are typically wooden squares surrounding two panels of cloth. One frame includes panels of cloth to close together with a zipper. Another frame is closed by...
