Cursive Handwriting: A Timeless Skill for Modern Minds
Amid the rapid rise of AI, cursive handwriting holds renewed value as a distinctive human skill. In education, cursive offers cognitive benefits and speed advantages. Teachers and parents should emphasize cursive handwriting, blending tradition with technology to equip students for success in an ever-evolving world. Cursive Handwriting in a World of AI In today’s landscape […]
Are Montessori Schools Accredited?
The short answer to Are Montessori school accredited? is: some are, but most are not. Given that most Montessori school are not accredited, I think it is important to know why or why not, whether that should matter to you, and how to find a high-quality school regardless of accreditation status. That is what I will discuss in […]
9 Signs you are a Montessori Language Expert
When it comes to Montessori language learning, you may do things a little differently. You teach your child letter sounds instead of letter namesForget the alphabet song – you know children do not actually need to learn letter names first, even though so many early childhood books, apps, and TV shows focus on names. We […]
The Design and Purpose of the Montessori Moveable Alphabet
The Montessori moveable alphabet is such a simple and effective teaching tool, I’m shocked it is not used in every classroom – Montessori or not! But like many of Montessori’s ideas they have remained hidden for decades until people realize the genius! What is the Montessori Moveable Alphabet? The moveable alphabet is a wooden box […]
The 3 most important aspects of the Montessori method
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 the child has given me […]
Montessori Nomenclature Cards: A Simple Tool with Big Impacts on Child Development
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. Designed to introduce children to […]