by Julia Volkman | MFA, Montessori 101, TC September 2023
We hear a lot of talk about the Montessori Materials, but what exactly are those materials? How do we determine if something ‘qualifies’ as being ‘Montessori’ or not? There is a list of characteristics that must be considered when creating a Montessori Material. Dr....
by Tim Seldin | Montessori 101, Montessori Education, Parent Education
INSIDE MONTESSORI: A DOCUMENTARY INSIDE MONTESSORI (82:05) is a documentary film and library of short videos (chapter & focus videos and bonus videos) that reframe the national education conversation toward creating learning environments that allow children to...
by Tim Seldin | Montessori 101
The Montessori Classroom Montessori classrooms are bright, warm, and inviting. They are filled with plants, animals, art, music, books, and interest centers filled with intriguing learning materials, fascinating mathematical models, maps, charts, fossils,...
by Tim Seldin | Montessori 101
Why do they call it a Children’s House? In her research, Dr. Montessori noted specific characteristics associated with the children’s interests and abilities at each plane of development. She argued that a school carefully designed to meet the needs and...
by Tim Seldin | MFA, Montessori 101, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting
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by Tim Seldin | MFA, Montessori 101, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Montessori Teachers, The International Montessori Council, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue
Montessori schools are not completely different from other schools. Over the last century, Dr. Maria Montessori’s ideas have had a profound and growing influence on education around the world. However, while individual elements of her program are finding their way...
by Tim Seldin | MFA, Montessori 101, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting, Parent Education
How Do Families Choose the Right Montessori School for Their Children? In many areas of the US, today’s families have a choice when it comes to picking a Montessori school for their children: Private/Independent; Public/Charter; Parochial; Preschool; Elementary;...