Building Language Skills in Children

How Spoken Language is Taught in Montessori and How Parents Can Help at Home In the Montessori classroom, spoken language development is a key focus, particularly in the early years. The Montessori method emphasizes the importance of creating a language-rich environment to support children in building language skills naturally and joyfully. By nurturing a child’s […]

Using Specific Praise

A child and mother exchanging a high five- examples of Montessori alternatives to 'good job'

Why Montessori Educators Avoid Saying “Good Job” – And What to Say Instead If you’re new to Montessori education, you may have noticed that teachers rarely say, “Good job!” or use other forms of non-specific praise. This approach might seem surprising at first, especially if you’re used to hearing or giving such compliments to encourage […]