“Readers are leaders.” Have you heard that before? Reading is an exceptionally important skill in everyday life; not an hour goes by where you have to read something. For children, reading is a wealth of knowledge about the world around them. That is why books are a coveted resource in the Montessori classroom. But children…
Many parents visit Fishtown Montessori with questions they have heard about the Montessori Method. Having your child attend a Montessori school will benefit them greatly, especially later in life, when they need practical skills and critical thinking to succeed. But where did Montessori begin? What is the history of Montessori education and why should you…
The Montessori Method was never a cookie-cutter way to teach children. Since the beginning, Montessori has always been about the individual. Children are allowed to be themselves in the classroom. It does not matter if the child needs more time on a task compared to their peers. While Montessori schools have the highest expectations of…
In Montessori, “follow the child” is a popular saying. It guides the way the classroom and lessons are run. Follow the child doesn’t mean that children have unlimited freedom either. There are limits in place, ones crafted from structure, clear expectations, and consistency. Those limits help a child learn what it means to be disciplined;…
Montessori is built on intrinsic motivation. The method takes into consideration key parts of development and allows children plenty of time to discover their passions and interests. In other words, children in a Montessori school have freedom within limits to explore as they wish. The end result is students who are driven by the love…
Reading and writing are skills that every person needs to thrive in today’s world, yet teaching children these skills can be daunting. Montessori schools take a very different approach to reading and expressing oneself than traditional schools. In the Montessori classroom, children learn to speak and verbalize their emotions before learning to write. As their…
When you take a peek into a Montessori classroom or read about the philosophies behind the teaching style, you will find that the Montessori Method is very unique. The Montessori Method, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, is a child-centered approach to education, one that gives a child access to a comprehensive curriculum without the need…
If you compare students from a public school with those in a Montessori program, you will immediately notice some differences. The Montessori method is an extremely beneficial approach to early childhood education, because it looks at nurturing every aspect of a child’s development. The result is overwhelmingly positive, as children come out of a Montessori…
Sometimes, when you are trying to figure out what kind of educational system to enroll your child in, it helps to hear from other parents. Why do parents choose Montessori programs over public schools or traditional daycare? What makes Montessori the winner over the rest? Montessori education is truly unique, as the philosophy is completely…
When you’re having a conversation about Montessori philosophy, there are two phrases that are bound to come up—“sensitive periods” and “stages of development.” To Montessori teachers, these two phrases are incredibly important to how they structure and guide the classroom. During these phases of development, children are exceptionally open to certain concepts or gaining new…