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Montessori math materials are among the materials that attract the most attention from children and adults alike. The math materials are intricate, colourful and inspire a lot of awe.It is not uncommon to hear people say that they don’t like math or that they just aren’t good at math. However, more often than not, the latter is not the case. This mindset is usually a result of the fact that the traditional way of teaching math is not interactive and engaging and, as a result, many students strug …

According to Maria Montessori, children develop obedience and self-discipline in three stages. In short, obedience is a developmental process that is improved upon with practice. Self-discipline is all about exerting control over one’s behaviour in light of temptations. In the beginning, children are unable to grasp the importance of doing what is asked. Eventually, however, they realize the importance and value of doing so. The Montessori Levels of Obedience The First Level The firs …

There seems to be a common, if absolutely incorrect, perspective that Montessori is really only applicable to young children and middle-school-aged students. This is not the case. In fact, Montessori has been shown to have many positive effects on the lives of its students long after early life. Many students of the Montessori system have found that it did a great deal to prepare them for college and it often did so in ways beyond what they would have received in other educational models. …

You have almost certainly come across ample resources regarding the Montessori method of instruction. It is much discussed and has developed a very devoted following thanks to, at least in part, its emphasis on experiential learning.This hands-on approach to learning helps with kinesthetic learners, of course, but it is also a significant means of teaching children to be self-reliant. It shows them how to actually do things themselves, rather than just teaching them information to memorize.This …

Much like the Pink Tower, the Montessori Bead Cabinet is a classic Montessori material, one that is essential in upper elementary classrooms. The Montessori Bead Cabinet allows children to learn linear counting. For older children, it reinforces abstract mathematical concepts. It is, therefore, a tool that is used across the elementary years. Because of this, it is a great tool to invest in as children can grow with it. The Montessori Bead Cabinet garners a lot of attention from both children …

Music is a fundamental part of a child’s education, especially in the early years. It can help children develop their language skills, it can enrich every lesson, and it allows children to refine their movements when music is accompanied by dance. It is very difficult to find a child that doesn’t love music. The great thing about music is that it can be incorporated into just about every subject area and at every age. The following tips will provide some great ideas as to how teachers can i …

The sensorial module is a core component of the Montessori curriculum. Sensorial activities, as you might have guessed, serve to develop the child’s five senses, including their tactile, visual, auditory, olfactory, and gustatory senses. Maria Montessori believed that children learn about the environment around them through their senses, and that this is a process that begins at birth. Children respond well to developing their senses in their preschool years, which is why sensorial activiti …

This article will take a look at the Montessori geography curriculum for different age groups and how parents can teach and/or reinforce the core concepts at home.Ages 3-6Between the ages of three and six, children learn about the world through sensory experience and stories. Creating physical sensory experiences that apply to geography is of particular importance because it builds long-term memory. For instance, parents can encourage children to interact with a globe, or build the world and its …

Whether you are preparing to homeschool your child, preparing them to attend an actual Montessori school or are looking to enrich your child’s home environment, here you will find a list of the absolute essentials that will prepare your child for the future. The list of Montessori materials is comprehensive, but this article will take a look at the necessities. Note that the traditional Montessori toddler classroom is strongly based on Practical Life materials, which will allow them to …

The Practical Life aspect of Montessori education is about teaching children how to accomplish the skills necessary in carrying out aspects of everyday life – life skills needed to master their environment. The exercises in this area are structured around four primary areas, including care of self, care of the environment, courtesy and control of movement. Broadly speaking, the Practical Life aspect of Montessori education develops children’s independence, coordination, self-control, self-awaren …