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...

One beautiful facet of the Montessori curriculum is the way its focus extends beyond a students’ academic successes. Our teachers...

Dr. Maria Montessori’s teaching philosophy laid the groundwork for something far beyond academic success: She wanted it to impact all of...

Being in an environment that provides a sense of calm and order, that is clean and neat, that has what you need where you need it is...

The Montessori Language curriculum embraces the ways young children explore and understand their world by using their senses. Montessori...

Montessori philosophy is based on the idea that children have an “absorbent mind,” made up of sensitive periods of development at...

Montessori education is driven by your child’s innate curiosity about the world around them. The main areas of Montessori are Practical...

Sensorial Work In a Montessori Classroom Sensorial work is one way that Montessori education fosters your child’s sense of wonder with...

Cultural Studies in a Montessori Classroom One of the most valued and unique facets of Montessori education is cultural competence and...

What are Practical Life Activities? Every Toddler and Primary Montessori classroom has a Practical Life area filled with everyday objects...

What is Wet and Dry Pouring? Any parent of a toddler or preschooler can tell you the most foundational desire of their child:...

What is the Montessori Work Mat? The work mat is one of Montessori education’s most recognizable tools. These natural fiber mats are...