Wow, how times have changed. When Dr. Montessori started her first “casa” over 100 years ago it was NOT expected that children would learn how to read or write. This is one of the many things that just “happened” in the Montessori classroom which amazed the world. Now, children ARE in fact expected to learn…
The start of the year is always an exciting time. Especially for Children entering a Montessori classroom. A parents we sometimes have mixed feelings: excitement for our children, anticipation, worry and happiness. For the first few days the house can feel empty with them being away from home, we sit and wonder how they will…
We had the opportunity to come together for the holidays and celebrate with some amazing ART. We met at Art ala Carte PDX located in the heart of NE Portland. WOW! This place is great! The space is set up for free form art…as much or as little supplies as you want. Including buttons, yarn,…
“Peace is what every human being is craving for, and it can be brought about by humanity through the child.” – Dr. Maria Montessori One of the many things that drew me to Montessori education was what I saw in the casa (age 3-6). These children were different from what I was accustomed to…
Children are born with an inclination for music. This must be why singing will calm a baby and we all do this without even thinking about it. As the child grown older their love for music grows, as well as all things related to music; dancing, instruments, etc. I noticed that parents of young children…
When we send our children off into the world of “school” we are left to ponder what they are like with other children when their parent is absent. At about the age of 2 or 3 most children are looking for something outside of the home. We can see this when our child wants to…