Author name: Stacy Jones

When I became a foster mother, I started researching different parenting and education ideas. Learning about the Montessori Method has been intriguing and fascinating, and I have enjoyed watching the little ones in my life learn and grow from incorporating Montessori elements into our family's lifestyle. Montessori For Today was started to provide answers to my own questions, which will hopefully become a great resource for others to learn about the Montessori Method, Montessori Schools, and how you can incorporate elements of Montessori into your own home and lifestyle.

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Montessori’s View on Pretend Play, Imaginative Play, and Creativity

Montessori educators discourage children from engaging in fantasy play, eschewing it instead for play based in reality. It recognizes, however, that imagination is a critical part of a child’s ability to learn and grow as well as being a foundation for human creativity.

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Montessori Floor Beds: Why, When, and How to Use Them

The first time I heard about Montessori beds, I was surprised that parents actually let their babies and toddlers sleep on the floor. But once I learned the reasons behind them and how they are used by parents successfully around the world, I quickly came to see the benefits of a Montessori floor bed.

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