As parents, caregivers and educators, it is now more important than ever to help our children connect deeper with the Earth, the Montessori way. Dr Montessori wrote: “We must study the correlation between life and the environment. In nature all is correlated. This is the purpose of nature. Nature is not concerned just with the conservation of individual life or with the betterment of itself. It is a harmony, a plan of construction. Everything fits into the plan: rocks, earth, water, … [Read more...] about 20 ways to connect deeper with the Earth, the Montessori way
When our child gets frustrated easily
"My son is 2, nearly 3, and is full of energy and confidence. However, he seems to get frustrated quite easily and it escalates fast for him so that I have to remove him from the situation or he will scream, hit my daughter usually, or us his parents and calls us names. He will calm down in a few minutes normally and come back in and apologise etc. Is there any way I can help him better, especially with the hitting?" Dealing with a child's frustration can be challenging. We often think, "If … [Read more...] about When our child gets frustrated easily
A beautiful public Montessori school in Austin, Texas we wish we could all attend
I'm super excited to share with you today an amazing public Montessori school in Austin, Texas. It's been a while since we did a school tour around here and so important to highlight that there are many great programs making Montessori accessible to all. Montessori For All is based in Austin, Texas and their lab school, Magnolia Montessori For All was the first public Montessori program in their area. They started 10 years ago with the idea that all children deserve … [Read more...] about A beautiful public Montessori school in Austin, Texas we wish we could all attend
Is Montessori parenting a fairy-tale? That’s what the Atlantic said. Here’s what I think…
An article appeared in The Atlantic on 27 February 2024, The Fairy-Tale Promises of Montessori Parenting. The article gives a good overview of Montessori at home, its origins, its aims, and how it might look at home. “Psychologists generally agree that the ideal parenting style is “authoritative” and is characterized by high levels of warmth and control. The overall [Montessori] approach is largely aligned with that authoritative-parenting ideal.” - Cray, The Atlantic However, the … [Read more...] about Is Montessori parenting a fairy-tale? That’s what the Atlantic said. Here’s what I think…