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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
Many parents of children who attend public schools express frustration that their kids refuse to talk about the school day. Yet, parental involvement in education is […]
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 […]
The Elementary Program at Starwood Schools supports children’s natural inquisitiveness by offering them an individualized, self-paced learning experience. At our Montessori school in Frisco, students aged […]
Ages two through three are a sensitive period for speech and language development. Toddlers begin to rapidly acquire new words and they develop the means to […]
The Montessori Method is designed to place students in charge of their own learning; to develop intrinsically motivated and self-reliant learners; and to prepare students to […]