In my last article on a Montessori approach to discipline, I mentioned that we don’t use rewards, bribes or punishment in a Montessori classroom. And there is not a teacher at the front telling everyone what they need to do. Yet if you observe in a Montessori classroom, there is a gentle hum of conversation […]
Montessori activities for 2 years to 2 years 3 months
I must admit it’s getting harder and harder to choose my favourites as the scope of what the toddler is able to do increases. And on the other hand, these are such firm favourites you cannot go wrong with any of these. There are many variations and DIY options for these available. The lock box […]
A Montessori approach to discipline
There is a common misconception that Montessori children are allowed to do whatever they like. And another that Montessori is very strict. In reality, Montessori falls in the middle of these two extremes. The word discipline doesn’t mean to punish. It is actually based on the root word “disciple” which means “to teach” or “to […]
Lifting up Montessori voices
I’ve had the pleasure of running some Instagram takeovers on my IG stories, an 8-week series to uplift and amplify voices of the Montessori community. If you didn’t get to see them, I’d love to introduce you to… 1. Zainab from @themontessoristudio I love following Zainab and her family as she shares their Montessori life […]