Geography, taught right, is a beautiful way of stoking a child’s imagination. It’s an excellent opportunity for cross-disciplinary learning—for making art and practicing fine motor skills, for reading tied to content learning, for storytelling and report-writing. Geography can and should be fun—and at Montessori Academy Idaho, it is! But unfortunately,…
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In today’s ever-evolving educational landscape, fostering a love for science and inquiry among students is a top priority. While discussions often focus on older students and standardized testing, we firmly believe that the seeds of scientific curiosity are planted in preschool. Let’s explore how we can inspire and encourage the…
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Imagine a world where math is not a dreaded subject but an exhilarating adventure. Picture young children solving complex puzzles, understanding mathematical concepts with ease, and feeling a genuine sense of joy and accomplishment. Welcome to Montessori mathematics education, where learning becomes a captivating journey of exploration and discovery! In…
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“If teaching is to be effective with young children, it must assist them to advance on the way to independence. It must initiate them into those kinds of activities which they can perform themselves and which keep them from being a burden to others because of their inabilities. We must…
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Cultivating Can-Do Attitudes: The Montessori Way to Independence
INDEPENDENCE. In Montessori, that’s a word we write in all caps—because it is that important. Independence matters—because being able to do things by yourself, without help from a parent or teacher hovering nearby, and knowing you can do it, is the foundation for earned confidence. Trying something, failing, learning from…
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