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Montessori
Montessori education is centered on fostering independence, curiosity, and a love of learning through hands-on, child-led experiences. In a thoughtfully prepared environment, children are encouraged to explore at their own pace, choosing activities that match their interests and developmental stage. The Montessori approach emphasizes respect for each child’s individuality while supporting cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Through purposeful materials and guided discovery, learners build c
Sensorial Materials - The amazing Montessori Sensorial "HANDS ON" learning materials
Dr. Maria Montessori established that sensorial experiences begin right when a child is born. Children use their senses in order to study their environment. By participating in sensory activities, children can consciously obtain clear information that helps them classify their surroundings. These classifications serve as stepping stones to organized intelligence, which gives children the ability to adapt to their environment. Montessori sensorial materials are materials used
Apr 23, 20202 min read
The Amazing Montessori Sensorial “Hands On” Learning Materials
Written by Julia Gorham Dr. Maria Montessori established that sensorial experiences begin right when a child is born. Children use their senses in order to study their environment. By participating in sensory activities, children can consciously obtain clear information that helps them classify their surroundings. These classifications serve as stepping stones to organized intelligence, which gives children the ability to adapt to their environment. Montessori sensorial mate
Mar 24, 20192 min read
Why Montessori?
By Julia Gorham If you’re trying to decide on the right schooling for your child, and you’ve come across Montessori and don’t quite know what it entails, or why it would be the best option, here are some reasons for enrolling your child in a Montessori school. It prepares your child for primary school with advanced learning skills by providing the bridging skills needed for school readiness and to excel in that next environment. It establishes a sound foundation of early l
Aug 25, 20183 min read
Celebrating Maria Montessori’s materials
Ahead of her time, Maria Montessori has had a greater impact on education than most people realize! One of her most outstanding contributions were her inventions of the amazing Montessori didactic materials. She understood the importance of the hand-brain connection and developed pedagogical materials to stimulate the senses and provide the brain with a concrete understanding of abstract concepts. Montessori has touched the lives of children and adults around the world. By r
Jun 2, 20181 min read
Why Outdoor Play is Vital for Preschoolers
Written by Julia Gorham The outdoors is the very best place for Preschoolers to practice and master emerging physical skills. It is in the outdoors that children can fully and freely experience motor skills like running, leaping, and jumping. It is also the most appropriate area for the practice of ball-handling skills, like throwing, catching, and striking. Children can perform other such manipulative skills as pushing a swing, pulling a wagon, and lifting and carrying mov
Mar 2, 20182 min read
Your Child’s Emotional and Social Development
By Julia Gorham The Emotional Development of a child is fragile and an intricate process. It is important to note that a child’s emotional development is equally important as his intellectual intelligence. If your child does not feel emotionally secure, it is unlikely that he will reach his full potential! How can I enhance my child’s my child’s Emotional development? Encourage independence. Don’t do for your child that he can do for himself, however tempting it may be. For
Feb 27, 20182 min read
Movement and a Child’s Brain Development
By Julia Gorham No one can emphasize enough the importance of brain development in early childhood education. Today’s developing technology and research have allowed us to learn more about the brain, how it works, and the critical periods for its development. We now know that through research an enriched learning environment actually increases brain size (Diamond and Hopson, 1998). There is a new growing interest in developmental neuropsychology, or research in brain develop
Feb 27, 20183 min read
Sandpaper letters
You will need: The letters of the alphabet cut out in the finest sandpaper mounted on a strong cardboard. The vowels are mounted on a blue cardboard and the consonants on a pink cardboard. The letters must be mounted with sufficient space on either side to hold them steady. They can be used by either right-handed or left-handed children. To do: To learn the sound and shape of the letters of the alphabet. To gain a muscular memory of the shape of the letters as a prelude to
Jul 28, 20122 min read
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