What is the Montessori Method? There are two important things to note about the Montessori Method: Maria Montessori was not interested in creating a method, “It is not true,” says Dr. Montessori, “that I invented what is called the Montessori Method. I have studied the child, I have taken what
Should I teach my child to write in cursive? When you imagine teaching cursive to 3-6 year olds you might think, “It’s going to be too hard!” However, the materials and progression used in Montessori makes it very straightforward. Montessori lessons are completely flexible for teacher and student. When you
The TL;DR Version In the print vs cursive debate, should you teach your child cursive (if your school doesn’t)? Yes, cursive can be much simpler as every lowercase letter starts the same way. Cursive looks beautiful and can be faster as a form of writing. No, if you don’t feel
In the ever-evolving world of education, Montessori methods have stood the test of time. One powerful tool utilized in Montessori classrooms are the 3 part cards, also known as nomenclature cards. These seemingly simple cards might appear unassuming at first glance, but their impact on a child’s development is immense.
Do I need sandpaper letters? I have found that these lowercase cursive tracing letters are just as effective as the classic Montessori sandpaper letters for teaching children letter formation. While I believe sandpaper letters are better in a classroom setting, at home there is no reason to worry if you cannot
