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Favorite Montessori Resources

Favorite Montessori Resources

*Affiliate links may be found on this post at no cost to you. What is the most important aspect of Montessori in the classroom? The...
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The Biology of Learning

The Biology of Learning

Biology is an important topic for children.  Maria Montessori found that children were highly interested in the living world around them.  B...
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Problematic Praise

Problematic Praise

Praise and rewards have become a staple in the traditional classroom. Did you get an A on your test? Then you get a candy bar. If you re...
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Follow the Child... Or Not?

Follow the Child... Or Not?

If there's one phrase that is acutely associated with the Montessori Method it's this one: "Follow the child" Often ti...
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To Correct or Not?

To Correct or Not?

I can still recall some of our first school days after we fully invested in Montessori.  I understood my albums and the environment was met...
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Two Simple Steps for Practical Life

Two Simple Steps for Practical Life

On our last post, we talked about  why the practical life shelves in my classroom as so small .   Shredding Sweet Potatoes for Sw...
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The Three Keys to a Montessori Work

The Three Keys to a Montessori Work

Montessori is gaining in popularity, which is something I a thrilled about.  As we develop our own work, we must be careful to ensure that...
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Beginning Montessori:  Normalization

Beginning Montessori: Normalization

So you've found Montessori.  Perhaps you were captivated by the beautiful work spaces.  Or maybe it was the strong focus and calm demean...
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