In our developmental stages of play series, we’ve gone in-depth about parallel play and associative play. Rounding out our series is the sixth and “final” stage of play: cooperative...

John Dewey was a philosopher whose approach to pedagogy (education methodology) puts him in the constructivist company of Piaget, Vygotsky, and Maria Montessori.  Both John Dewey and Maria...

The second part of our journey through the developmental stages of play brings us from parallel play to associative play. Associative play is the stage of play that typically emerges when children...

As Montessori parents and educators know, children learn and grow through play. That’s why understanding the different developmental stages of play can provide valuable insights into what’s going...

In Montessori, work is play and play is work. What does this mean? It’s simple: play is how children learn. It’s the most important work they do! To best understand how children learn through...

If you are a parent or carer looking at non-traditional schooling for your child, you most likely would have come across Montessori schooling as a popular option. This is due to their unique approach...