Many parents first encounter Montessori in preschool, but the method extends far beyond the early years.While Montessori’s early childhood approach emphasizes independence and self-directed learning, Montessori Elementary builds on these foundations, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and social skills in children ages 6-12. What’s Different in Montessori Elementary? Multi-Age Communities: Children in grades 1-3 (Lower Elementary) and grades 4-6 (Upper Elementary) work together, allowing for social growth, peer mentorship, and individual learning paces. Child-Led... READ MORE

  Writing a thank-you note alongside your little ones teaches them to respect others and their feelings. Once they are older, they can write their own! Have them embrace the beauty of gratitude at an early age so they can grow to be responsible and caring adults. Whether it's a birthday or a holiday thank you note, start young. Time spent together is time well spent! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Q3MnDXrdxc #ItStartsAtHome... READ MORE

Did you know that self-sufficient children tend to have greater self-esteem, are better able to manage frustration, and are less dependent on others? Start the process of raising a self-sufficient child by finding tasks that they can do independently. You can give them age-appropriate household tasks, such as folding the laundry, placing their plates in the sink after dinner, or packing and unpacking their school lunches. Engaging in simple self-care tasks will put them... READ MORE

Click to play full video here. Writing a thank-you note alongside your little ones teaches them to respect others and their feelings. Once they are older, they can write their own! Have them embrace the beauty of gratitude at an early age so they can grow to be responsible and caring adults. Whether it's a birthday or a holiday thank you note, start young. Time spent together is time well spent! ... READ MORE

by Amity Hook-Sopko The theme of Grace and Courtesy is the oil that keeps a group of people functioning smoothly. It is the ambiance parents can create in the home and the teacher can create in the Montessori classroom. It is a general attitude of graciousness and respect. We can only create it when first we model it with our own actions, and then with good-natured lessons, we demonstrate the way we do things... READ MORE

by Dr. Dean Blase Montessori educators have all experienced it: walking into a well-run, humming classroom where children are focused on learning, making and reinforcing new discoveries, and demonstrating works to younger peers. Where teachers are happily engaged in the best adult work imaginable, “observing the children, judging their ripeness, and figuring out when and how to stoke a child’s interest.” (Randolph et al 2023, 2.2). These images bring us home to Montessori classrooms. ... READ MORE