Frequently Asked Questions About Montessori at Home

April 28, 2016.Reading time 17 minutes.

I’ve encountered many of the same questions about Montessori and how to be Montessori at home over the years and especially recently, so I decided to put together a list of FAQs with their answers. I paraphrased most questions since they have come from multiple people, but a few of the questions are in quotes […]

10 Perks to Being a Montessori Mom

April 25, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

1. My house is not an obstacle course. My kids put away their work when they’re finished with it. They are not allowed to choose another work until they clean up the first one and put it back on the shelf. This means my floors are clean (of toys, anyway…) and I can walk around […]

Maria Montessori Quote — Hidden in the Child

April 16, 2016.Reading time less than 1 minute.

FAQs

April 13, 2016.Reading time less than 1 minute.

I’m collecting some questions from readers and I need your input! What have you always wanted to know about Maria Montessori or the Montessori method? Do you have any questions about how we implement the Montessori philosophy in our home? What information would help you in your own parenting or teaching journey? Post your questions […]

How to Be a Patient Parent

April 9, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

I was at my Moms group last week when somebody asked me, “How do you stay patient while you let L do things for herself?” I said, “Are you kidding me? I’m not patient at all! I’m screaming in my head the whole time!” Truth. Consider that image of me shattered. Patience is definitely not […]