The purpose and aim of practical life lessons is to help children gain control in coordination in their movement, gain independence, acquire self-confidence, and adapt to society. Majority of the materials in this area are something they have already seen or used. This area naturally draws attention in a child’s mind. Practical Life increases the… Continue reading
Date Archives → April 2023
The Absorbent Mind
All that we ourselves are has been made by the child, by the child we were in the first two years of our lives Maria Montessori Have you ever wondered how children learn their mother tongue? Without anyone teaching them vocabulary, grammar, or syntaxes, children pick up more than one language with ease. How do… Continue reading
Grace & Courtesy
“Why is it essential to foster grace and courtesy in children?” Grace and courtesy are critical to the success of the Montessori method. We know that kids may not always do what we say, but they definitely “do what we do”. Your child will emulate your behavior, whether it’s manners, personal responsibility, or tidiness, and… Continue reading
When searching for your child’s first school, independence should be top of your list
Academics and social-emotional skills may be top of mind when searching for a preschool, but finding a program that specifically builds your child’s independence will be key for future learning. Why? In order to be effective, education must work with the ways a child naturally develops. Independence is a developmental need, and fostering it is essential to… Continue reading