By: Victoria de Dios Young children are naturally drawn to Montessori “practical life” activities, especially those related to care of their environment. I believe kindergarten children have a basic need to make connections with their surroundings. Caring for plants is one way to allow small children to…
What if I told you that a simple mealtime – breakfast, lunch or dinner – is a chance for your child to learn and practise some of those skills.
One of Montessori’s core values is “independence” in young children. While children are spending a lot of time at home now during the pandemic, it’s a good opportunity to encourage independence at home. To achieve this in young learners, the key is repetition, make it…
Play is undervalued these days. A child sitting with a pile of blocks on the floor is often described as “just playing” as if their actions are of no merit. But playing is not a trivial matter – in fact it is the key…