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February 17, 2025
Explore the Montessori "explosion" into language! From spoken words to writing and reading, discover how children develop skills with joy and purpose.
Montessori and Real-World Learning: The Value of Micro-Economies in Adolescent Programs
By Montessori School of Louisville January 27, 2025
Explore how Montessori adolescent programs foster independence, responsibility, and empathy through micro-economies, preparing students for adulthood.
Why do Montessori Classrooms Have Long, Uninterrupted Work Periods?
By Montessori School of Louisville January 20, 2025
Explore the benefits of Montessori's uninterrupted work periods, fostering focus, deep learning, intrinsic motivation, and lifelong skills in children.
Montessori Explained: Handwashing as a Learning Activity
By Montessori School of Louisville January 13, 2025
Learn why Montessori hand-washing stations foster fine motor skills, sequencing, and self-construction, supporting children’s love for purposeful work.
Supporting Children's Social Lives
By Montessori School of Louisville January 6, 2025
Support your child’s social growth by listening, encouraging problem-solving, and fostering resilience while avoiding over-involvement in their challenges.
Our Montessori Dictionary
By Montessori School of Louisville December 30, 2024
Learn key Montessori terms like grace and courtesy, human tendencies, prepared environment, and sensitive periods, which foster holistic child development.
What Do We Do About Discipline?
December 23, 2024
In Montessori, discipline is about understanding misbehavior as communication of unmet needs, addressed with empathy and proactive support.
A Sprinkling of Holiday Ideas
By Montessori School of Louisville December 16, 2024
Involve children in holiday preparations to build life skills, independence, and joy with simple, hands-on activities that promote calm and cooperation.
Materials Spotlight: The Wooden Hierarchical Material
December 9, 2024
Discover how the Wooden Hierarchical Material in Montessori classrooms builds a deep understanding of numbers and place value through hands-on exploration.
Gratitude: Why We Celebrate the Unsung Heroes
By Montessori School of Louisville November 25, 2024
As elementary children admire heroes, Montessori uses this to inspire leadership, cooperation, and appreciation for both known and unknown heroes.
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