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“The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, ‘The children are now working as if I did not exist.’” – Dr. Maria Montessori One of the most special things about Montessori education is the relationship between the teacher and the student. Unlike traditional educators, Montessori teachers serve more of the role of an educational …
Montessori Math is a hands-on, child-led approach that builds deep number sense by introducing concepts through concrete materials before moving to abstract symbols. Unlike traditional math education that relies on rote memorization, Montessori prioritizes true understanding and self-paced discovery. In Montessori, students start with real-world, tangible quantities— stacking number rods, building with blocks or counting beads—so they understand why math works …
When parents begin searching for a preschool, they often assume all early childhood programs look more or less the same. Rows of desks, one teacher leading the group, identical worksheets, and everyone moving at the same pace. La Prima Casa Montessori turns that idea upside down—and that’s exactly the point. Understanding the Montessori Philosophy What Is Montessori Education? Montessori education is …
As the Festive season is upon us, this week we would like to share a few of our Montessori gift ideas that are easy to follow and will bring lots of fun for all. Holiday Season is the perfect time to practice Montessori principals at home. Making homemade holiday gifts with your children teaches them something that store-bought gifts can’t: time …
As the summer days begin to wane, the anticipation of a new school year lingers in the air. As a parent of a young child attending a Montessori school, you may feel this transition is both exciting and nerve-wracking. Montessori education is all about fostering independence, curiosity, and a love for learning. So, how can you best support your little …
Elementary children (6-12 years old) are highly social and group oriented. The most important developments that occur at this stage of life are social, emotional and intellectual. New Research Shows Montessori Elementary Students May Be Ahead of the Curve in Intellectual and Social Development Montessori Elementary students may actually be ahead of the curve in intellectual and social development, new …
Coming up on April 22, Earth Day is an excellent opportunity to get young children excited about our Planet and inspire them to take action in protecting it. Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement. It was first celebrated in spring 1970 as a way to force environmental issues onto the national agenda. Montessori embraces …
How To Bring Montessori Into Your Home With Flower Arranging. Bringing Montessori into your home doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. With just a little preparation, you can easily practice Montessori principles with your child at home every day. Doing so will be an invaluable bridge that will ease your young student’s transition back to school and reinforce what …
Is it that time already? The new academic year is around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome our children back in the Montessori classroom! To make the transition nice and smooth, here are the five back to school tips that we put together to help you and your child feel more confident and prepared when returning to school …
At La Prima Casa we take great pride in supporting cultural diversity and peace education in the Montessori classroom. When Dr. Maria Montessori opened her first school, one of her goals was to foster peace and international understanding. The best way to do that was through education, she thoughtfully concluded. “This is education, understood as a help to life; an …