Montessori Philosophy for Babies – Understanding Early Development

In the first year of life, much of development happens quietly. A baby watches something for slightly longer than before. A movement repeats itself again and again over several days. Hands begin reaching with more intention. Attention settles for a brief moment where previously there had only been quick glances and movement. These changes are

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 the first months, play does not look like play in the usual sense. When looking at open-ended and closed-ended toys, the difference is not always obvious at first. A baby watches, pauses, moves their hands, misses, and tries again. Moments of focus appear briefly, then fade. From the outside, it can seem minimal. In

There are so many Montessori misconceptions out there that seem to get stuck in people’s mind! We believe that all we need to do is grab a few wooden sticks, make a baby gym out of them, hang a Montessori baby mobile off it and – TA DA! – our baby will be happily lying

In the first months, play does not look like play in the usual sense. When thinking about Montessori baby play, the question often arises: is this really play at all? A baby watches, pauses, moves their hands, misses, and tries again. Focus appears for a few seconds, then fades. From the outside, it can seem

The idea of the work of the child in Montessori is often repeated, but not always clearly understood. The word work can feel misplaced when we are looking at a baby or a young child. From an adult perspective, work and play seem fundamentally different. One is associated with effort and purpose, the other with