7 days. That is how long it took our daughter to learn the art of using the toilet. Did we use candy? NOPE. Stickers? NOPE. Consistency and Celebrations? YOU BET! We owe the success of her toilet learning to her readiness and some good old fashioned consistency and dedication on our part. I’ll be honest. […]
Welcome to our NEW Montessori Rocks site! Over the past couple of years, we have showcased articles covering topics for all age levels, home and school life, gift guides and tips and tools. Our authors came from across the globe and shared their experiences with each and one of you and we are so thankful […]
Not sure what to tell relatives when they ask you for your child’s holiday wish list? Are you trying to avoid meaningless toys that become clutter and dust collectors after Christmas? Ages 0-6: The First Plane of Development Even though children ages zero to three are not clearly conscious of their learning, they are discovering who they are. As they reach […]
Article re-posted with permission from Maren Schmidt. Children from about age three are asking us to help them learn independence. Children want to learn how to do things on their own without adult supervision or permission. Even though at times we feel we have to help children constantly, in reality, children are asking us to […]
“We can’t afford it, it must only be for rich people.” “I am not going to pay for my child to play all day.” “The classrooms seem chaotic and the teachers never teach.” “Montessori is just for smart kids.” I could go on and on about the conversations I have heard among parents when hosting […]
As a Montessori teacher, advocate and blogger, I often spend time reading the works of others, dabbling in books about Montessori philosophy or working with teachers at various Montessori schools. As I came across the article, “So, You Sent Your Kid to a Montessori School?” I couldn’t help but click to see what it was […]
JOIN IN OUR EXCITEMENT…We are now accepting YOUR blog submissions! Have you always wanted to share your knowledge of Montessori? Now is YOUR chance! If you’re new to blogging, this process may feel a bit intimidating. If you’re an experienced blogger, this is great opportunity to expand your audience. No one has your exact experiences, […]
We all know that Montessori children are taught independence at a very young age, and we know all too well that we adults learn patience well, too! When you set out to do your holiday shopping this year, you may have one or more Montessori children on your list. We know that not all families […]
Article re-posted with permission from Maren Schmidt. Freedom and responsibility are linked together. We are free to act when we have the right and also take responsibility. For example, in our society, we have the right to drive a car. We exercise this privilege to drive by taking the responsibility to learn how to drive, […]
Article re-posted with permission from Jeff Groh at The New School Montessori. Will a Montessori Education Prepare My Child for the “Real World?” This is a common question I hear as I meet with prospective parents and take them on a tour through our community at The New School Montessori. This is a difficult question […]
