Through her observations of children, Maria Montessori developed the theory of The Four Planes of Development, each plane having a distinct set of characteristics. Children experience both physical and psychological changes as they move from one plane to another. These changes are typically so profound that Dr. Montessori likened them to a rebirth. Children in […]
Read More“If we try to think back to the dim and distant past… what is it that helps us reconstruct those times, and to picture the lives of those who lived in them? It is their art… It is thanks to the hand, the companion of the mind, that civilization has arisen.” —Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind
Read MoreHappy New Year! After returning from a winter break, Upper Elementary picked up right where they left off in the classroom. Children were excited to return to school to finish up the final details on projects they’d been working on or were ready to present their work to their peers. Here’s a glimpse of what’s […]
Read Moreby Catherine McTamaney, Ed.D. Throw away the M&M’s! Or, at least hide them in the cabinet to enjoy. Helping your child to master the toilet doesn’t require candy, stickers and rewards. Children have a natural desire to care for their bodies. Toileting can be a tool for independence learned as easily and painlessly as any other […]
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Practical Life activities are the activities of everyday life and they are involved in all aspects of life. The child observes these activities in the environment and gains knowledge through the real experience of how to accomplish life skills in a purposeful way. – Heidi Philipart In the Toddler Room children are very busy, especially with the […]
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