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 is unique in that it can seep into other aspects of your life. The more you know about it, the more you see education and life differently from others. And yes, it’s a truly remarkable thing! Yet, in order to maintain a Montessori lifestyle both in school and at home, consistency is crucial. The…
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…
Are you looking to incorporate Montessori principles at home? You might be wondering if this is possible with preschoolers. Teachers at any Montessori school in Philadelphia have received special training and degrees to create a harmonious classroom. Can you truly get the same result? You can! There are several core concepts of the Montessori method…
You’ve enrolled your child in a Montessori school, brushed up on the core tenets of the Montessori education, and are now ready to see your little one off. At Fishtown Montessori, you can expect your child to develop in bounding leaps, because they have hundreds of opportunities in the classroom to explore their interests and…
Back-to-school jitters are a common issue with school age children. Even teachers get nervous sometimes. And surely, you can recall a time when you were in school when your nerves were churning on that first day, too. There are many things that can happen to make the jitters even worse, like not being prepared for…
At the beginning of the year, there is bound to be loads of excitement. You and your child are entering a new stage, and it is perfectly normal to experience as much exhilaration as anxiety. In children, this anxiety often manifests from fear of the unknown and the need to cling to what they understand,…
In any Montessori school in Philadelphia, you will find that there is no such thing as the cafeteria. Children bring their own lunches. That is why with a new school year already upon us, you might be looking for some ways to make lunch more exciting. After all, the defining quality of a Montessori lunch…
Enrolling your child in a preschool has its advantages. Your child gets a chance to explore the world within a community of little thinkers and doers just like them. But the options for preschools seem to be endless, and you might find that making a decision is more challenging than it should be. How do…
Maria Montessori said, “Play is the work of the child.” When children are allowed to explore their world through meaningful activities, they can learn an unfathomable amount about their world. In a prepared environment, such as a Montessori classroom, children can both experience and play at the same time. That results in satisfaction, because the…