The Montessori Work Cycle: Explained

The Montessori Method of education is a self-directed approach that develops the child’s inner potentialities by providing the child with an opportunity to acquire knowledge by experience.  This innovative method of imparting education helps the child become confident and independent. Montessori schools are based on hands-on education that directs the child towards optimum self-development as…

Difference between Montessori vs Preschool vs Daycare

Selecting the right educational institution for their child is every parent’s area of concern. In the contemporary world, Education is not a luxury but a necessity, and to cater to the booming demand for educational institutions one can find various institutions preaching different educational philosophies. It often becomes a perplexing task for most parents to…

The four Planes of Development in Montessori Method

In the year 1938, Dr. Maria Montessori equipped with the intense observation of human behavior gave a speech on the Philosophy of “Four Planes of Development” that took every aspect of child development into account. The Philosophy included appropriate aspects of Physical, Psychological, Emotional, and Social principles that facilitate holistic development in children. Dr. Montessori…

Maria Montessori: Her life and philosophy

Pioneer of a pedagogical tool that revolutionized the education system Dr. Maria Montessori was an Italian Physician whose pedagogical method revolutionized the education system for young minds. She was the first female who obtained an MD title in Italy.  Dr. Montessori initially developed this method due to her fascination with mentally challenged children. She developed…

Pink, Blue, and Green Series in Montessori

The Montessori Method of education is a well-structured pedagogical system of education that facilitates every aspect of the child’s development. The Montessori curriculum incorporates a diverse range of subjects and activities that provides academic, physical, cognitive, emotional, and social benefits to a wide range of learners. The Montessori method of education focuses on the individual…

10 important Principles of Montessori Method

The Montessori method of teaching is a pedagogical tool for imparting education to children. Developed by an Italian Physician Dr. Maria Montessori in the year 1907, this autonomous method of teaching and learning encourages children to become self-dependent and confident. The Montessori method of teaching incorporates materials that were specially developed by Dr. Montessori to…

Montessori Method of Teaching

A Montessori School is a multi-age level institution that provides self-directed, collaborative, and child-centered education to children from the ages of three years and up. Montessori schools develop the child’s natural interest in the classroom unlike, other conventional educational institutions. Sensory stimulation and development is a significant part of the Montessori curriculum that promotes hands-on…

Montessori Tour Of Homes Discovery Moments Rev

Stephanie is a homeschooling mama of two. Montessori learning and Artful homeschooling fill her days with creativity, learning, and work. Her daughters are Bunny who is in second grade, and Pup who is 4. She blogs about learning, life, and discovery over at Discovery Moments. Her blog is so truthful, relatable and authentic. She’s also…

Friday Five Practical Life Edition

Transferring with Tongs is by far our No.1 favorite practical life material in Montessori homeschool. Flower Arranging is a very inexpensive tray to put together and it looks beautiful on the shelf. Matching Containers with Lids is an easy tray to put together and you could even thrift all of the containers. Setting the Table…

Friday Five Language Edition

Children are enamored with small objects (for instance Lila is attracted to anything small on the ground and it immediately goes in her mouth!), so it’s no wonder that the children love to work with the Language Object Boxes. Object Boxes were introduced to us by previous Montessori directress. I mirrored the object boxes after…