Montessori dressing frames are an excellent Practical Life material used in Toddler, Bridge Primary, and Primary Montessori classrooms to...

Pincer grip or grasp is an essential fine motor skill that helps children independently feed themselves, get dressed using buttons and...

The Montessori approach emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning, and the Hundred Board is an excellent example of this. This engaging...

The Decanomial Bead Box is a unique educational tool used for over a century to teach young children about mathematics. The box contains...

While Dr. Maria Montessori originally designed the Montessori Tower for use in Montessori classrooms; it has become increasingly popular...

To Dr. Maria Montessori, children have a "mathematical mind" that's ready to explore the world around them through numbers. Montessori...

Young children crave sensorial work and tactile experiences when learning at school or home. From birth to age two, children are...

The first six years of a child's life is a time of pure discovery and exploration. With each new experience, their brain absorbs further...

One thing that sets Montessori apart from other teaching styles is that the classroom is a carefully prepared environment with shelves of...

The Montessori Great Lessons The Montessori curriculum teaches that the world is a place of purpose. During the Second Plane of...

The Great Lessons The Montessori curriculum teaches that the world is a place of purpose. During the Second Plane of Development (age...

What is Freedom Within Limits? A purpose of the Montessori philosophy is to create an environment where children come to gain a deeper...

Why are so many people introducing their children to the world using the Montessori approach? When you combine a rich academic curriculum...

The Great Lessons The Montessori curriculum teaches that the world is a place of purpose. During the Second Plane of Development (age...

The Montessori curriculum teaches that the world is a place of purpose. During the Second Plane of Development (age 6-12), teachers help...

What Is Cosmic Education? Cosmic education is a pillar of Montessori philosophy that teaches children about the interconnectedness of all...

What Is the Third Plane of Development? Dr. Maria Montessori believed that a child’s development occurs in four planes or stages; each...

What Is the Second Plane of Development? Dr. Maria Montessori believed that a child’s development occurs in four planes or stages; each...

What is the First Plane of Development? The first plane of development is where we most clearly see a child’s absorbent mind. In her book...

What is the Brown Stair? Clear, sharp vision and spatial awareness are key skills that students hone during successful pre-reading and...