Hello Everyone, Let’s talk about the term “homeschooling” being misused across social media during the COVID-19 global pandemic. I personally feel that all of us who have children attending formal schools or educational institutions and are home during this quarantine time are NOT homeschooling!!! This is 'quaratine schooling!' Firstly, I salute all the brave parents … Continue reading Are We Homeschooling or Quarantine Schooling – That is the Question?
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Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program
This story is about the start of a beautiful friendship between sixteen people who came together from all across the nation. The American Montessori Society Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program (ELF) is designed to establish new generations of Montessori leaders who will support the work of their organization and the American Montessori Society. This is where … Continue reading Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program
Learning Math the Montessori Way
How many times have you wondered or come across perplexed adults inquiring about the fact that why Montessori focuses on teaching multiplication after addition and not subtraction? I have been asked this question from parents, traditional education teachers and even some montessorians who are either not yet trained or still under training. Before I get … Continue reading Learning Math the Montessori Way
It is ok to Break the Rules sometimes and Slow Down!!
Do you ever break the rules and surprise your children? Yesterday was that kind of day for me as a mom. I am the disciplinarian of the family while my husband is the real trophy dad. He is the buffer and the parent who showers our children with patience and indulgence. While I am responsible for fostering … Continue reading It is ok to Break the Rules sometimes and Slow Down!!
‘Power’ of the smallest cube from the Pink Tower
The Pink Tower is an iconic sensorial material that belongs to the Montessori Primary classroom curriculum. This is one of the first lessons the young child receives when they move up to the 3-6 year old room. A couple of weeks ago one of my daughter's amazing guides, sent me this picture of her working … Continue reading ‘Power’ of the smallest cube from the Pink Tower
Montessori Back to School Conference by TIME in Dallas, TX
The institute of Montessori Education (TIME) hosts two conferences each year- Montessori New Year's conference, beginning of the year and the Montessori Back to School conference beginning of the ACADEMIC year. I was privileged to attend one of the two being held in Texas, this Fall. It was hosted by TIME in collaboration with the … Continue reading Montessori Back to School Conference by TIME in Dallas, TX
Exchange Game with the Golden Beads
By now you can tell about my fascination with the Montessori Math materials, when you're reading a second post on Math within two days. Up until now, almost all of my posts are triggered by my experiences in the classroom. If you have attended a traditional school as a child, just like me. I'm sure, … Continue reading Exchange Game with the Golden Beads
How can handwork benefit your child?
Handwork, in the literal sense is the work done with your hands. In Montessori, we talk about hands-on learning and practical life as they provide experiences that enable the child to work to create himself. Practical Life attends to the development of a child’s physical skills, care of the person, care of the environment, and … Continue reading How can handwork benefit your child?
World Water Day
March 22nd is World Water Day, that is observed to highlight the importance of clean fresh water. Our Lower Elementary students began their day by learning about the water cycle through the amazing book, 'The Water Journey', by Eleonore Schmid. They absolutely loved creating their own water cycles with ziplock bags. Water Cycle After this … Continue reading World Water Day