Montessori classroom

Sample classroom, 850 sq. feet, 24 children, 3-6 years

When you walk into a traditional preschool, the first thing you might notice is the classroom decore. Bright, colorful decorations often fill the walls in a traditional classroom. Plastic toys may clutter your view. In a traditional Montessori classroom, on the other hand, you will see only a few carefully…

Branches Atelier is a Reggio inspired school which offers programs for preschool, parent / toddlers, parent / infants, parents and educators

“The environment should act as an aquarium which reflects the ideas, ethics, attitudes, and culture of the people who live in it. This is what we are working towards.” Loris Malaguzzi With the new school year fast approaching for many, setting up the classroom environment is one of the first steps in our preparation for the new school year. When we set the space to support and facilitate children’s interests - we set in motion the magic and wonder of the third teacher. Over the next few…

I get asked about this a lot, and understandably so. Choosing the “right” Montessori school for your toddler or preschooler can be a real challenge! “Montessori” isn’t trademarked, so anyone can use the name in their school title, and thousands of schools do. Montessori in the name alone does not me

Photo credits: Montessori Training Center of Minnesota, Little Miners Montessori, The Natural Child Learning Company, Sun Garden Montessori, LePort Schools. We have been in our new home for a couple

Take a look at what is on the shelves in this Montessori classroom. Language, Sensorial, Math, and Cultural inspiration for your Montessori environment.

From snow shovelling heavy work to self care activities and a full Montessori presentation on how to make hot chocolate, these 5 activities will keep your kids happy and learning Montessori-style

By Stacy Burnett A few weeks ago I attended a discussion session on how to best support a self-directed child at home (more to come on this important topic in a future post). Interestingly enough…

“Practical Life” is a huge area of the Montessori Curriculum. It’s about giving children opportunities to engage in real everyday activities such as taking care of themselves and their surroundings, preparing food, cleaning up etc. Real. Life. Stuff. Many Montessori teachers call their fine motor activities Practical Life activities. I think of them more as […]