Montessori school Archives

What is the research into Montessori? And does Montessori work?

For Montessori to be accepted as not just an alternative method to education, it’s so important that more and more research is coming out for us to scientifically understand the Montessori method that has been in use for more than 100 years. So does Montessori work? I am no scientist…

S1 E8 When you get to ask the head of a Montessori school about dealing with conflict in the classroom, is Montessori still relevant today, and what if your child never chooses an activity

Today I share my conversation with Bill Conway which is a little different to others in the series where we zoom out and look at the big picture of Montessori. Bill is the Head of School at Montessori East in Sydney, Australia and I loved getting to ask him the…

Where to start with Montessori – everything you need to know to get started with Montessori at home

Wondering what Montessori is? Montessori is becoming increasingly popular as people recognise the limitations of traditional education. It’s also well-reported that creative successes like Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales attended Montessori school. And Google’s Larry Page and Sergey Brin credit their success to having attended a Montessori school:…

SUMMER SERIES: Montessori home tour #4 – a peek inside Kylie, Aaron, Caspar and Otis’ home in Australia

Thank you everyone for the lovely feedback on these Montessori home tours. It’s not all about having the perfect spaces. We know that real kids live here and many times there are going to be messes. But we can dream and get a little inspired, right?! We are moving towards…

10 simple ideas to steal from these amazing Montessori classrooms in Spain

Hi there everyone, Last Friday was our last class before the summer break. What an amazing year it has been. We moved location and settled in very quickly into the new space. I always feel so grateful to work with these amazing families. Children getting to explore, discover and connect.…

Is Montessori right for my child?

https://www.youtube.com/embed/nlYZjjzDdbg Is Montessori right for my child? I get asked a lot, “Is Montessori right for my child?" “Is it only for kids who can plan well and are super independent?" “Or only for kids that can sit quietly and work and not run about?" Let’s take a look. 1.…

Choosing a Montessori school

In answer to all your questions, here is a short 3-minute video to give you 10 things to look for when choosing for a Montessori school. https://www.youtube.com/embed/UHsysBrO3wU Choosing a Montessori school Hi, I'm Simone Davies, I'm a Montessori teacher and a Montessori mother and I know how difficult it can…

Visiting local Montessori schools in Portland

It was so fun to visit 3 Montessori schools in Portland during the 2013 Montessori Congress – West Hills Montessori School, Sunstone Montessori School and Childpeace Montessori School. They each had a unique feel: West Hills with its own children’s garden and beautifully maintained materials; Sunstone in a more traditional…