Limits and Freedoms
Montessorians often use the language of, "Freedom with limits," to describe the open ended choice enjoyed by children in these...
Teacher Talk: Misconceptions and the Elevator Speech
It's an old game in Montessori teacher education programs: can you give your "elevator speech about Montessori," that brief explanation...
The Society by Cohesion: Why Did We Have To Have All These Kids, Anyway?
Glance through some school brochures. You'll notice quite a bit of language in common: whole child, child-centered, low student-teacher...
Scholars and Children
Language matters. The ways we refer to ourselves and the ways we refer to children, the special language we use to describe our work, it...
Teacher Talk: Welcoming Guests
Just when your class has finally hit its pace, when the hectic scheduling of the holidays is behind you and the children have returned to...
Limits and Freedoms
Montessorians often use the language of, "Freedom with limits," to describe the open ended choice enjoyed by children in these...
Why Did We Have To Have All These Kids, Anyway?
Glance through some school brochures. You'll notice quite a bit of language in common: whole child, child-centered, low student-teacher...
The Three Year Cycle
Noticing a trend? Three Hour Work Cycle. Three Period Lesson. Three Years in each Plane of Development... Montessori sure likes her...
The Season of Misgivings
We're approaching the end of the calendar year and, at here in the US, the start of the admissions season. For new parents, this means...
Teacher Talk: Misconceptions and the Elevator Speech
It's an old game in Montessori teacher education programs: can you give your "elevator speech about Montessori," that brief explanation...