Category Archives: The Montessori Curriculum

These days, more and more preschools and elementary schools are introducing a second language to their students. Educators have long understood the benefits of early immersion, but do you? What are the real benefits, beyond the obvious one, of gaining a new language skill? It’ll Come Easier To Them Now Rather Than Later Young children […]

When Maria Montessori began espousing her observation-based Montessori Educational Method in the early 20th century, her methods were encouraged with enthusiasm until about 1915, when the worm turned. Many traditional U.S. educators balked at the level of freedom and independence given in Montessori schools in an era when drill-and-kill ruled. It wasn’t until the 1960s […]

If you feel like your child isn’t learning enough in daycare, or you wonder if your child may require an alternative learning style, you may want to consider a Montessori school. The main difference between Montessori and daycare is structure. Both offer learning opportunities, but the Montessori curriculum is more about nurturing each specific child’s […]