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THE MONTESSORI WORKSHOP

The Montessori Workshop is where we explore an aspect of the Montessori approach. It may be a deep dive into:

  • Montessori principles, which are the intangible/invisible aspects of Montessori. These include, but are not limited to independence, intrinsic motivation, growth mindsets, grace and courtesy, and self-discipline.

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  • A particular job or material in a classroom. Montessori jobs are more than just what you see; a whole range of processes are built into how they are undertaken, including the Montessori principles they teach through their engagement!

Punished by Rewards?

Punished by Rewards? REWARDS: Punishment, motivation, or compliance…? Read this article excerpt from our recent newsletter to find out more about why Alfie Kohn thinks children are punished by rewards. […]

The Four Planes of Development – A Tool for Parents

The Four Planes of Development – A Tool for Parents This article has been republished from The Montessori Notebook, Simone Davies’ website. You can follow on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.     A […]

The Four Planes of Development

The Four Planes of Development Maria Montessori identified four planes, or periods, of human development. Carine Robin from The Montessori Family provides a brief overview: Click here to read the […]

Maths: The Binomial Cube Explained

Maths: The Binomial Cube Explained   The Binomial Cube is one of those amazing Montessori materials. It introduces abstract maths concept to children as young as four-years-old without them even knowing […]

A Montessori Teacher’s Approach to Picture Books in the Classroom

A Montessori Teacher’s Approach to Picture Books in the Classroom Picture books are my jam! I love everything about them. So much so that I self-published my own, Carl the […]

Montessori: What is Independence?

Montessori: What is Independence?   In Montessori and in particular Montessori in the home, the focus is often on fostering independence. We know we should be supporting the child’s independence […]