Welcome to Germany’s 1st Montessori Early Learning Center!
In this post, I would like to introduce myself and give you a look inside the Montessori Mother Early Learning Center. Hi! I’m Katelynn.I am the Montessori 0-3 guide teaching all the Montessori...
View ArticleWhat Your Child Is Capable Of : from birth to 18m
Listen to the podcast: Podcast 1: What Your Child is Capable Of : from birth to 18m Maria Montessori spoke extensively on the great potential of the child. She explains the amazing ability children...
View ArticleImagination and Creativity in Montessori
Listen to the Podcast: Podcast 2: Imagination and Creativity in Montessori “Humans have a tendency to imagine, to create and to invent with the intellect. For example, an act of imagination allowed...
View ArticleMontessori Ikea Hacks
part 1 of 3 Preparing a Montessori space for toddlers may take some extra time and planning, but it doesn’t have to be complex or expensive! In this blogpost I have explained the Ikea hacks I used...
View ArticleTranslating for Toddlers
“The interpreter is to the child a great hope, someone who will open to him the path of discovery when the world had already closed its doors. This helper is taken into the closest relationship, a...
View ArticleThe Way Children Play: how to use a Montessori shelf at home
what makes Montessori toys special? Montessori toys are not built to entertain the child, but rather to engage their curiosity, creativity, and problem solving skills. Children love to learn. They are...
View ArticleBaking with Toddlers
I baked with toddlers every day for a week and here is everything I learned! How did you use Montessori to bake with a group of toddlers ? colour matchingtrays of activities/isolation of difficultythe...
View ArticleSupporting Concentration in Montessori
A special part of the Montessori classroom, which is different from traditional classrooms, is that children concentrate deeply and for long periods of time on their work, whether a teacher is...
View ArticleUnderstanding your Child’s Temperament
What is temperament? The child’s temperament is the social and emotional part of their personality, which they are born with. Understanding our children’s temperaments and the way it contrasts with...
View Article15 Montessori gifts for 0-3
Here are 5 Montessori gifts for newborns, babies, and toddlers that are perfect for Christmas, Chanukah, birthdays, or just because! I hope this list will make getting gifts for your little ones this...
View ArticleHow to set up a Montessori play area at home (from birth to 3 years)
What are the reasons for using Montessori education at home? 1.Our absolute main goal is to support the child’s mental and physical development. First we are aware of what the child’s needs are, and...
View ArticleMontessori Food Q+A
Snack time in the Montessori Baby Class where babies enjoy food together and parents learn about Montessori-style weaning. This blog post is common question and answer style discussion about...
View ArticleBaking with Toddlers | Lemon Cookies
For our baking days this month the toddlers will bake lemon thumbprint cookies in pairs. The cookies turned out deliciously – I even baked an extra batch for the parents to enjoy! In this blogpost I...
View ArticleMontessori Mixed Age Groups: in school & with siblings at home
in school For a school to be considered Montessori, each class must have mixed age groups. Maria Montessori stressed the importance at least a 3 year age difference in a class (3-6, 6-9, and 9-12...
View ArticleMaterials for Montessori-at-Home
The home offers so many opportunities for developmental activities. In this blog post I have recommended different DIY activity ideas and my Amazon material recommendations listed by age. These are...
View ArticlePractical life in the Montessori Toddler Community
photo by Natalia Smirnova WHAT IS PRACTICAL LIFE? Practical life work is the cornerstone of Montessori from 0 to 3. Caring for the environment and self-care is the greatest goal of the walking...
View ArticleGender equality in Montessori
According to numerous studies, children develop a socio-cognitive understanding of gender groups in the first 3 years of life and categorise themselves into one of those groups. (1) In this formative...
View ArticleMontessori Mother | 10 Favorite Things
In this post I am sharing some of the favorite things in our classroom at Montessori Mother ELC, including 5 practical supplies and 5 Montessori materials. I may have been inspired by Oprah’s favorite...
View ArticleMontessori Sleep: FAQ
A Montessori Sleep Environment for 6+ months In this blogpost I will be answering these frequently asked questions anonymously and I will give advice based on Montessori theory. This doesn’t mean that...
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