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  • How Parents Adopt The Montessori Philosophy At Home

    by Montessori & Me
    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

    by Montessori & Me
    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

    by Montessori & Me
    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

    by Montessori & Me
    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

    by Montessori & Me
    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

    by Montessori & Me
    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

    by Montessori & Me
    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

    by Montessori & Me
    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

    by Montessori & Me
    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

    by Montessori & Me
    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?

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