Seven Helpful Tips for Teaching Social Skills

In the words of Maria Montessori: “What is social life if not the solving of social problems, behaving properly and pursuing aims acceptable to all? Sitting side-by-side and hearing someone else talk.” To know when to actively listen, to show empathy, and to be able to kindly disagree are all soft skills that are highly…

Montessori & Minimalism

Take a look at a classroom in a Philadelphia Montessori school and you’ll see a space filled with wooden toys, child-sized chairs, and neatly organized shelves and boxes. But what might surprise you the most is the minimalist quality of it all. The classrooms are always tidy and uncluttered with things. Can you do the…

The Power of Hands-On Learning

Dr. Maria Montessori is often quoted for saying two intriguing things: “What the hand does, the mind remembers,” and “the hands are the instruments of man’s intelligence.” This is more than just an observation of muscle memory. Maria Montessori formed a type of early education that focuses largely on the physical and mental experiences a…

MINDFULNESS IN A MONTESSORI ENVIRONMENT

Focusing on academics is undoubtedly important, but children are more stressed and anxious than ever before. More and more, we’re seeing children diagnosed with anxiety disorders. Though the reasons for this rising rate are many, this can lead to challenges for your child later in life. The best way to circumvent anxiety is to introduce…