In Montessori education, the term “normalization” has a specialized meaning. “Normal” does not refer to what is considered to be “typical” or “average” or even “usual”. “Normalization” does not
PRACTICAL LIFE: The Practical Life area enhances the development of task organization and cognitive order through the care of self, care of the environment, exercises of grace and courtesy, and
“THE FORGOTTEN CITIZEN”PARTS FROM A LETTER WRITTEN IN 1947 AND SENT TO ALL GOVERNMENTS My life has been spent in the research of truth. Through study of children I
Montessori Traditional Respect for individual differences; Emphasis on conforming to the group; Self-motivation and child centered learning process; Emphasis on grades, punishment or rewards as motivating factors; Multi-age grouping
In Mis Manos Montessori School classroom this objective is approached in two ways: first, by allowing each child to experience the excitement of learning by the child’s own choice
Celeste Miller Ph.D. is Alexander’s (former student) grandmother. She has many years of experience with early education and has even published great books. We are very excited to have
Thoughts on the Montessori Method by Dr. Celeste Miller, retired early childhood professor with Montessori experience, and proud grandmother of former Mis Manos graduates, Elena and Alexander. Learning to
Thoughts on Montessori – On Order by Dr. Celeste Miller: A place for everything and everything in its place is a maxim of the Montessori Method that probably influenced you
Recently, I shared some information with the faculty about discipline. One of the greatest challenges we face as parents and educators is teaching our children right from wrong and
