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Activity of the Week – Turning Valentine Crafts into Montessori-Oriented Activities

You can turn many Valentine’s Day craft ideas into Montessori-oriented activities. Not only will your child have a chance to repeat the activity as often as he or she wishes, but you will give your child extra opportunities to develop important skills. Giving your child a chance to repeat activities is especially important when your…

Why Is Analysis of Movement Important in Montessori Education?

You may have noticed that I spend a lot of time emphasizing practical life, or daily living, exercises for preschoolers. Those are the exercises for control of movement, care of self, care of the environment, and grace and courtesy. Activities in each of those areas have obvious practical benefits. Even more important are the skills…