The Montessori approach to education emphasizes respect, curiosity, and cultural understanding. Teaching children about holidays around the world aligns perfectly with these principles. By exploring global traditions, children learn to appreciate differences, embrace diversity, and develop a sense of interconnection. Here’s a closer look at how Montessori values can inspire meaningful learning during the holiday […]
The holiday season offers a wonderful opportunity to embrace Montessori principles, focusing on simplicity and hands-on activities. A Montessori-Inspired Christmas prioritizes family connection, meaningful traditions, and thoughtful giving, creating a festive environment that fosters joy and learning. 1. Simplify the Gift-Giving Process Montessori values emphasize “less is more,” encouraging gifts that are purposeful and high […]
Montessori education emphasizes hands-on learning, and sensorial materials play a vital role in this process. These unique tools are designed to refine a child’s senses—sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell—and lay the foundation for intellectual and creative exploration. Here’s a guide to understanding Montessori sensorial materials and how you can integrate similar activities at home. […]
Fractions can be a difficult subject for children to master. Montessori Fraction Circles offer a wonderful, hands-on way for your child to see and feel how fractions work. This simple activity is perfect for parents with no Montessori background and can be done right at home using basic materials. If you’re looking for hands-on fraction […]
Montessori education emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning, and the use of Montessori Vocabulary Cards is a perfect example of this. These cards are designed to introduce children to new words, build their vocabulary, and foster an understanding of the world around them through visual and tactile learning. Vocabulary cards offer a rich, interactive way to explore […]
A fun, fall themed way to practice fine motor and fraction skills!
Here in Oregon, our weather is heating up- which makes it the perfect time for some water play! In this edition of “Five Minute Math”, we explore measuring and comparing liquids (while also practice the fine motor pouring). This post contains affiliate links to some of my favorite materials- I receive a small commission (at […]
The norm in math education seems to be “more”- more graphics, more music, more colors, more sounds. With the prevalence of iPads in the classroom, math is often taught through flashy apps with avatars and silly games. Pick up any math workbook at the store and you’ll see what I mean- the pages are crowded […]
As your child embarks on their academic journey, you may wonder about the best ways to help them understand math, a subject that can be both exciting and challenging. In this article, we’ll explore two different approaches to teaching math: the Montessori method and the traditional method. My hope is that by understanding these approaches, […]
