This fun conversation with my friend Jesse of Montessori Education focuses on the T word – it’s almost feels like a sin to say it – “Technology." People are curious how much technology we should use with our children. Will they be left behind if they don’t have screen time? And would Dr Montessori have allowed technology in the classroom? We talk about the limits I gave to my children around screen time, the importance of real hands-on experiences for our youngest children instead of screens, … [Read more...] about Montessori and technology
Montessori Principles
Traits of great teachers & parents
In my ongoing series of conversations with my Montessori friend, Jesse McCarthy, we talk about what characteristics we find important in a Montessori teacher. What 3 or 4 characteristics would you pick? The things that came up for me were: curiosityenjoying to be with childrenbeing able to set kind and clear limits when needed: andhaving mutual respect between the child and adult Listen to the conversation to hear what came up for Jesse and how you might like to try to embody some of … [Read more...] about Traits of great teachers & parents
8 ways you can use Montessori not just with your children …. and change the world
Are you done with feeling like there is nothing you can do when all we hear are negative stories in the news, politics and media? Here are 8 ways you can use Montessori not just with your children …. and change the world. As you maybe already know, I’m a self-confessed idealist. And I believe that we can spread more peace and positivity one family at a time. (A photo of me above where I run my Montessori playgroup and help families bring these principles into their homes.) So will you step … [Read more...] about 8 ways you can use Montessori not just with your children …. and change the world
Can we apply the Montessori approach at home if our child does not go to Montessori school?
Isn’t it funny how there seems to be one question everyone is asking at the same time. The last two weeks this is what I keep hearing… “We can’t afford a Montessori school"/"We don’t have a Montessori school in our area"/or similar – and do you think it’s ok to still have a Montessori approach at home? The short answer, “yes, I think it’s possible!" Let’s have a look at what kind of things you can be doing at home without any Montessori materials and even if your child is not at a … [Read more...] about Can we apply the Montessori approach at home if our child does not go to Montessori school?