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When one thinks of Montessori, they often think of the early years branching out of infancy and exploring the life of toddlerhood. Maria Montessori studied development from infancy through the age of twenty-four and established the Four Planes of Development. After having a basic understanding of the Four Planes of Development, you’ll begin to see that Montessori practices can be implemented at home starting as early as infancy and all the way through your child’s educational

One of the cornerstones of the Montessori educational system is the mixed-age classroom.  Montessori classrooms are broken into age groups that span three years, which teachers often refer to as the “three year cycle.”  But what is the significance of these age groupings? These age groupings are based on Maria Montessori’s theories of education  She identified four distinct periods in child development, characterized by habits, tendencies, sensitivities and proclivities: ages

Children explore through their senses. As parents, it can be difficult to allow a child to explore everything through touch and even taste. Dr. Maria Montessori’s study and today’s neuroscience studies, showcase a strong hand-brain connection in our everyday understanding of the things around us. To support her students, Dr. Maria Montessori personally developed materials to support the hand-brain connection in her learning environments. We are here to help you understand the

Imagine an environment especially prepared for your child to thrive based on their individual curiosities and desires. One where your child can safely move about and navigate independently – touch and explore everything, within their reach – and a place where mishaps are practically encouraged. Are you picturing their bedroom, a shelf, or a play space you specifically designed for them with their safety in mind? Or maybe you are having a hard time thinking of a space specific