Montessori philosophy

Ever caught your baby giving you that sly look, as if they’re plotting world domination from their high-chair? Well, get ready for a journey into the world of Montessori parenting. In the enchanting realm of Montessori philosophy, every interaction with a child is viewed as an opportunity for growth and discovery. Maria Montessori, a pioneer […]

Whether you’re a parent or an educator, you’ve likely come to realize a vital truth about education: it should all be about the child. Despite the standardized methods of many traditional schools, child-centered approaches to learning are gaining recognition throughout the world – and for good reason. “Child-centered” describes an educational philosophy that places the

In my last post I briefly talked about why Montessori activities are called work. In this one, I invite you to look at play a bit closer. Is it all what we think it is? ‘Only’ playing? Why do children love it so much and what does it do for their development? And most importantly,

What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word ‘work’? And what do you think of when you hear the word ‘play’? There’s a VERY clear difference between the two, right? There’s a difference between the time we dedicate to each, our attitude, our effort we put into them, we even wear