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What Montessori guide does when a child tests limits and establish their wants?

Published on 05/14/2026 2:15pm

In the Montessori environment, it is very common for children — especially around the primary years — to begin testing limits as they

What to do with a child that throws things to communicate

Published on 04/28/2026 8:58pm

In a Montessori environment, throwing materials is less about defiance and more about communication—often a sign that the child’s developing

Will vs. Autonomy

Published on 04/21/2026 8:53pm

From a Montessori perspective, moments when a child challenges a rule are not seen as defiance, but as part of the development of both autonomy and will.

How can I support my child who has difficulty working on writing?

Published on 04/06/2026 1:59pm

Supporting a child who has difficulty with writing in a Montessori classroom requires a thoughtful, patient approach that focuses on development rather than

How to support a child who is an abstract learner?

Published on 03/23/2026 4:33pm

Supporting a child who is an "abstract learner" is about creating a bridge between the tangible world they can touch and the conceptual world they are

How do we empower a child?

Published on 03/16/2026 4:14pm

To empower a child is to shift from "doing for" to "guiding through." As an educator in the Montessori tradition, you likely

How can we support an academic Montessori child?

Published on 03/09/2026 11:18am

In the Montessori philosophy, an "academic" child is often one entering a "sensitive period" for intellectual exploration. In the

The Montessori Philosophy of Transition

Published on 03/03/2026 7:14pm

The core of the Montessori method is the belief that children strive for independence. A pacifier or a constant stuffed companion can sometimes act as a

Parent Handout: The Absorbent Mind & Critical Periods of Learning

Published on 11/14/2025 3:21pm

From birth to age six, children learn in a unique and powerful way that Dr. Maria Montessori called the Absorbent Mind.During this stage, children

Helping the Child Make Good Choices and How Parents Can Support at Home

Published on 11/10/2025 5:08pm

In the Montessori environment, one of our most important goals is to help children learn how to make good choices. The ability to choose thoughtfully