Five Reasons to Stop Saying “Good Job!”

Five Reasons to Stop Saying “Good Job!” By Alfie Kohn  It Doesnt assure the children NOTE: An abridged version of this article was published in Parents magazine in May 2000 with the title “Hooked on Praise.” For a more detailed look at the issues discussed here — as...

Montessori Famous Students

Montessori Famous Students There have been many famous people That attended a Montessori school during some stage of their life. While one can argue, that there are many successful people who were not exposed to Montessori education, interesting is that many of those...

Montessori Definition

Montessori Definition What is Montessori? Short Montessori Definition:  Montessori education is an educational approach developed by Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori and characterized by an emphasis on independence, freedom within limits, and respect...

Respect!

“Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of the greater possibilities of their future.” – Maria...

The Environment

The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own experiences. – Maria...

Benefits of Montessori

Unique Individuals Montessori education offers our children opportunities to develop their potential as they step out into the world as engaged, competent, responsible, and respectful citizens with an understanding and appreciation that learning is for life. Each...

Montessori Schools

Unique Educational Model More than 4,000 Montessori schools dot the American landscape, offering a unique educational model to families nationwide. Thousands more bring the Montessori method to every corner of the world. Montessori schools can be found in rural,...

Montessori Classroom

The essence To grasp the essence of Montessori education, just step inside a classroom. Beautiful, inviting, and thoughtfully arranged, the room embodies each element of Maria Montessori’s revolutionary approach. Natural lighting, soft colors, and uncluttered spaces...

Biography of Dr Maria Montessori

Biography of Dr Maria Montessori The birth of Montessori’s History Maria Montessori was born on the 31st August 1870 in the town of Chiaravalle, Italy. Her father, Alessandro, was an accountant in the civil service, and her mother, Renilde Stoppani, was well...