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  • How Parents Adopt The Montessori Philosophy At Home

    We are honored to feature this guest post by Andrea Gibbs, a blog contributor at Montessori Academy! Adopting the Montessori philosophy can be a g...
  • 5 Reasons the Montessori Approach Uses True-to-Life Materials and Realistic Images

    You’ve chosen wood and glass over plastic. For lighting, you went with natural instead of overhead.  You’re always intentional about what items yo...
  • 5 Ways to Teach Reading and Writing Using a Montessori Approach

    One of your most important goals as a parent is to instill a love of words in your child. A love of reading. A love of writing. And the Montessori...
  • 4 Ways to Baby-proof and Create Yes Spaces in Your Montessori Home

    September is Baby Safety Month. Keeping your child safe is your top responsibility as a parent. And as a Montessori parent, striking that balance ...
  • 4 Things to Help You Understand One-To-One Correspondence In Montessori

    You’ve been using the Montessori method for a while now, and every day you see the benefits it gives you and your family. The sense of confidence ...
  • 7 Reasons Outdoor Play is Important for Children's Development

    There are so many decisions facing parents these days. Disposable or cloth diapers? Public or private school? The list goes on and on.  But don’t ...
  • What Is Object Permanence? A Simple Concept With a Complicated Name

    What is object permanence? You’ve heard your pediatrician mention it at check-ups. You’ve seen it on other Montessori sites. Maybe you’ve even seen...
  • 9 Things You Should Know About At-Home Montessori Materials

    You’ve done your research, and you know the Montessori method is what you want for your children. You’re ready to set up your at-home learning spac...
  • Top 5 Vlogs and Blogs

    Here at Montessori & Me, we are lifelong learners of everything and anything Montessori! We absolutely love these vlogs and blogs that guide u...
  • Practical Life Skills for Toddlers and Preschoolers

    Learning practical life skills is a huge pillar in Montessori and teaches kids that there is learning to be had in each activity. Practical life sk...
  • What is Montessori?

    What Is Montessori? (& Why Do It?) Montessori is an educational philosophy that gently nurtures a child's natural impulse to learn. This educa...