Montessori education
Self-regulation is often confused for self-control, discipline, or compliance. These words paint a picture of an emotional victory against stressful odds. A skillful self-regulating child, however, is trained to recover from a stressor, entirely on their own, with minimal shifts in attitude. This ability to reach a happy “medium” sets the self-regulating child apart from […]
Developing good sleeping habits is an important cornerstone in your child’s development. We all know that sleep serves fundamental biological needs. However, the time spent before your child goes to sleep could also play a crucial role in unlocking his or her multi-faceted potential. Maria Montessori viewed bedtime as an opportunity to enhance your child’s […]
Dr. Maria Montessori once wrote: “Education is not something which the teacher does … it is a natural process which develops spontaneously in the human being. It is not acquired by listening to words, but in virtue of experiences in which the child acts on his environment.” At Starwood Montessori, we strongly encourage you to […]
One element of authentic Montessori schools that often surprises parents new to the philosophy is the schools’ use of mixed age groups. Instead of placing students in classes with peers of their own approximate age (e.g., all 5-year-olds), Montessori students work together in classrooms comprised of ages 18 months–3 years, 3–6 years, 6–9 years, and […]
Two of the principles of Montessori education is that children must first acquire foundational skills before moving on to more challenging material and that they learn best by handling tangible learning materials. The three-period lesson is one example. This lesson can be used to teach toddlers new vocabulary words. In the first period, the teacher […]
Montessori education is not limited to the classroom. Parents who enroll their children in a Montessori school often find themselves implementing the principles of this type of private education at home. One of the principles of Montessori is that children thrive within an orderly environment and within an environment that is designed for a child’s […]
Unless you were educated in a Montessori school and already understand the many benefits of a Montessori education for your child, there’s a good chance you’re concerned about some misconceptions you may have heard. Before dismissing Montessori education as too unstructured or otherwise inappropriate for your child, consider scheduling a tour of our school and learning […]
At first blush, freedom and discipline seem to be diametrically opposed concepts. Conventionally, freedom and discipline are perceived to be external forces that may be applied. In other words, an adult may give a child a certain amount of freedom or discipline the child for non-peaceful behavior. However, Dr. Maria Montessori perceived these concepts quite […]