In early childhood, puzzles are more than just play, they’re a hands-on, brain-building bonanza. In a Montessori environment, puzzles are thoughtfully chosen, beautifully made, and purposefully placed across the classroom to support all areas of development. They help children refine their sense of order, develop spatial awareness, strengthen fine motor...
Curiosity in Action; Montessori and the Magic of STEAM
Jun 17, '251 comment
In a Montessori classroom, science isn’t just a subject, it’s a way of seeing the world. Dr. Maria Montessori believed that even the youngest children are natural scientists, full of curiosity and ready to explore. When we introduce STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) to toddlers and preschoolers, we’re...
Rotate, Refresh, Repeat: Making the Most of Toddler Play
Jun 3, '251 comment
Welcome to this month’s edition of Toddler Tuesdays! Today, we’re looking at ways to keep toddlers engaged without constantly giving them new toys and materials. One day, your toddler is stacking the same blocks over and over but then the next day, they won’t even look at them! While it...
Eyes on Math: Building Number Sense Through Sight
May 28, '252 comments
Hello Montessori n’ Such Community! Did you know that children can see math before they even learn to count? It’s true! Subitizing (yes, it’s a real word!) is the ability to instantly recognize the number of objects in a group—without counting. Think of rolling a die and knowing it shows...