Tag: Montessori

A common misconception about Montessori education for the elementary-aged child is that there is a “free for all” atmosphere in which children have no structure or guidance and just do what they want all day. I recently came across this misconception when I was discussing such alternative education with a fellow parent. She noted that … Continue reading “Montessori: Assessment in the Lower Elementary Classroom”

Awhile back, I posted a bit about the Montessori philosophy on homework. I decided to delve a whole lot deeper into the issue, as it relates to schools across the country, and what I found was fascinating. Read the full article here, and let me know what you think! I’ll be taking tomorrow off from … Continue reading “On Homework (Again)”

“One of the greatest mistakes of our day is to think of movement by itself, as something apart from the higher functions… Mental development must be connected with movement and be dependent on it. It is vital that educational theory and practice should become informed by this idea.”   — Maria Montessori During an observation in the lower … Continue reading “Montessori: On Movement”

Photo credit: MAP The Montessori school our boys attend is amazing. We are so proud to be a part of this community that puts the emphasis on experiential learning and following the lead of the child to take charge of his or her educational experience. There is so much trust and common sense in the … Continue reading “MAP: Montessori Adolescent Program”

Upon observing uprisings of fascism in Europe during the Hitler regime, Dr. Maria Montessori warned of the dangers of blind obedience: “… the obedience which is expected of a child both at home and in the school — an obedience admitting neither of reason or of justice — prepares the man to be docile to … Continue reading “Montessori-Inspired: On Obedience”