How Can You Introduce Practical Life Activities to Children? Practical Life is the foundation of a Montessori program. It is the gateway to learning for young children and such a simple yet important part of a child’s early years! We usually start children doing practical life work and tasks around the age of 18 months. […]
Rock Washing Work Maria Montessori recognized and understood that children were eager to work, even when the work seems like a chore to adults. Their work is their play and while working, they are forming and developing foundations in organizational skills as well as intelligence. Washing and cleaning activities in the classroom or at home […]
Have you ever noticed that children love to be outside? When my children were little, even before they were walking, they would pull themselves up to our back glass door and bang on it, saying over and over again, “outside, outside!” Now my grandchildren do the same thing! It was and still is a happy place for all of our family.
Our Interview With ‘Wonder House Of A’ The prepared environment is something that we are really passionate about here at iML. Whether in the home or the classroom, the materials in these learning spaces have a specific purpose and are presented to children in a way that allows them to learn independently and at their […]
How to Present Shelf Work We are often asked, “So now that I’ve set up shelf work for my child, how do I get them to use it and clean it up?” As you all know or are learning, there are many facets to a Montessori environment and mindset. There are so many important details […]
If you are like us, you might not have grown up knowing anything about Montessori philosophy. When each of us discovered the beauty behind a Montessori mindset, we never looked back. If you are just starting your journey or you’re a long time veteran, we wanted to share why we love the Montessori way.
Have you ever noticed that children love to be outside? When my children were little, even before they were walking, they would pull themselves up to our back glass door and bang on it, saying over and over again, “outside, outside!” Now my grandchildren do the same thing! It was and still is a happy place for all of our family.
Have you ever noticed that children love to be outside? When my children were little, even before they were walking, they would pull themselves up to our back glass door and bang on it, saying over and over again, “outside, outside!” Now my grandchildren do the same thing! It was and still is a happy place for all of our family.
Have you ever noticed that children love to be outside? When my children were little, even before they were walking, they would pull themselves up to our back glass door and bang on it, saying over and over again, “outside, outside!” Now my grandchildren do the same thing! It was and still is a happy place for all of our family.
Have you ever noticed that children love to be outside? When my children were little, even before they were walking, they would pull themselves up to our back glass door and bang on it, saying over and over again, “outside, outside!” Now my grandchildren do the same thing! It was and still is a happy place for all of our family.