Montessori vs. Reggio Emilia: Similarities and Differences

Dr Maria Montessori, Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Schools / By / February 12, 2024

Listen. Learn. Practice. Apply. Repeat. The majority of us are educated in this philosophy as we file through one-size-fits-all under resourced public schools. Both the Montessori and Reggio Emilia programs offer an alternative approach to learning. Montessori and Reggio Emilia are both rooted in constructivism, where students learn through hands-on exploration. The biggest difference between […]

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Grace and Courtesy in Montessori: How, When, and Why It’s Taught

Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Schools / By / February 12, 2024

Doctor Maria Montessori was the first female physician in Italy. She developed a revolutionary education system focused on allowing children to teach themselves by surrounding them with information. One of the central tenants of this education method is the concept of grace and courtesy. Grace and Courtesy is the term used to refer to the

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A DIY Guide For Making Montessori Materials At Home

Montessori Lifestyle / By / February 12, 2024

The Montessori Method is increasingly popular as an educational method and lifestyle, particularly for children. But Montessori activities can be time-consuming, costly, and complicated to either buy or make. However, they don’t have to be. The flexibility and creativity that the Montessori Method revolves around easily lends itself to DIY application. DIY Montessori materials and

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A Guide to Montessori Lessons (Plus Example Lesson Plans)

Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Method, Montessori Schools / By / February 12, 2024

Planning Montessori lessons is one of the most important things that a Montessori teacher does. Because the classroom is child-led, a Montessori teacher needs to be ready for when their students are prepared to advance, and they must carefully deliver the lessons in such a way that the child is at the center of it,

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Montessori: What’s It All About? A Complete Guide

Montessori Method, Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Schools / By / February 12, 2024

One of the most important decisions parents make for their children is the type of education they will receive, and the options seem endless. If you’re looking into schooling options, you’ve probably heard about Montessori schools, but what exactly is a Montessori school anyway? Montessori schools are schools that use the educational philosophy espoused by

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Montessori Play: A Quick Guide

Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Method / By / February 12, 2024

If you have been considering an alternative to public education and looking for a play-based education curriculum, you have probably looked into the Montessori method of teaching. Here is your quick guide that answers what Montessori is, how it works, and examples of how play figures into the activities.   The Montessori method considers play

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Toddlers and Montessori: Schedules, Activities, Materials and More

Montessori for Babies and Toddlers, Montessori Lifestyle / By / February 12, 2024

The Montessori method is a way to focus on independence and desire to learn in your child. With a functional and minimalistic approach to the way you do tasks, organize their room and plan their day, children feel more in control and are able to feel like they have more capability to make decisions in

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Everything You Should Know About Grading in Montessori Schools

Montessori Schools / By / February 12, 2024

Montessori schools are a unique way to teach children in which they do not receive letter grades. This brand of teaching helps emphasize the growth of the children at their own pace rather than having it forced upon them in a strict schedule. Grading in Montessori schools does not consist of letter or number grades.

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Does Montessori Use Worksheets and Homework?

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Montessori is a non-traditional method of teaching, and so there can be some question about whether or not Montessori incorporates worksheets and homework into their curriculum. Especially if you’re new to Montessori and its non-traditional ways, this may be important to you. Montessori does not use worksheets or homework because it goes against the philosophical

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Studying Botany In Montessori School: Why, When, And How

Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Schools / By / February 12, 2024

Montessori schools are geared towards individually paced learning and fostering independence. One of the many benefits of Montessori schools is that complex subjects are introduced to children early and in such a way that it’s easy for them to comprehend. This includes botany, as well as other subjects. Botany is introduced to children in Montessori

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