The Parent Educator One of the unique aspects of Montessori education is the emphasis on a triangular relationship between the child, educator, and parent. While the Montessori classroom offers a meticulously prepared environment for the child, the home environment plays a pivotal role too. How can parents and educators work …
Read More »Special Needs and Montessori A Harmonious Blend
The world of education has seen numerous methodologies and philosophies aimed at catering to the diverse learning needs of children. Among them, the Montessori approach stands out, particularly in its alignment with the requirements of children with special needs. Let’s journey into how Montessori education can serve as an invaluable …
Read More »Embracing the Future How Montessori Prepares Children for the World of Tomorrow
Embracing the Future In a rapidly changing world, the onus of preparing children for the unforeseen challenges and opportunities of the future lies heavily on the educational systems. Among the myriad approaches, Montessori, championed by esteemed institutions like www.montessoriway.ca in Calgary, stands out for its forward-thinking ethos. Let’s unravel how …
Read More »The Parent’s Guide to Montessori Embracing the Journey Together
The Parent’s Guide to Montessori Embracing the Journey Together Embarking on the educational journey with your child is both exhilarating and daunting. For parents exploring the Montessori method, understanding its nuances can enrich this journey manifold. With top-notch institutions like www.montessoriway.ca in Calgary leading the way, let’s unpack the Montessori …
Read More »Normalization in the Montessori Classroom
Maria Montessori herself said, “The greatest sign of success for a teacher… is to be able to say, ‘The children are now working as if I did not exist.’” You have prepared the environment with the child’s inner needs foremost in your mind. Now you’re probably thinking ahead to the …
Read More »Three-Year Multi-Age Grouping in the Montessori Classroom
Three-year multi-age grouping is a topic that is near and dear to the hearts of Montessorians. We witness the benefits it brings to the children in our classrooms every day. Here are some words and phrases that immediately pop into mind when we think of multi-age grouping: leadership, self-esteem, reinforcement …
Read More »She Was Trained by Maria and Mario Montessori Part II
Continuing the Interview with Lakshmi Kripalani By Irene Baker In the first part of our interview, Ms. Kripalani, now almost 93 years old, described her life growing up in India, her early teaching experiences, and taking the primary training course with Maria and Mario Montessori in 1946 in Karachi, India. In …
Read More »She Was Trained by Maria and Mario Montessori
An Interview with Lakshmi Kripalani By Irene Baker I first met Lakshmi Kripalani at a Montessori conference ten years ago. Listening to her first-hand accounts of being trained by Maria and Mario Montessori was thrilling. Recently I had the opportunity to visit Ms. Kripalani in her home in Montclair, New …
Read More »Aline Wolf’s Montessori Journey: An Interview (Part II)
In Part I of our interview, Aline Wolf, author of 27 books including the classic A Parents’ Guide to the Montessori Classroom, discussed opening the third Montessori school in the United States, the early days of the movement, bringing Montessori teacher-trainers from England to train Americans, and more. A Passion for Writing (Irene …
Read More »Aline Wolf’s Montessori Journey: An Interview (Part I)
Aline D. Wolf is the author of 27 books, including the classic, A Parents’ Guide to the Montessori Classroom. Highly regarded as a modern interpreter of Maria Montessori’s philosophy, her books also address parenting, teaching peace, spirituality and reading. She is the founder of Parent Child Press, which was recently acquired by …
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