Is Your Child’s School Truly Montessori? What Parents Should Look For Beyond the Label

Today, the word Montessori is everywhere. You see it on school signboards, websites, social media posts, and advertisements. Many classrooms look beautiful, calm, and full of wooden materials. But many parents still quietly wonder: “Is this really Montessori? And is this why my child is thriving… or struggling?” These are important questions. And they are […]

From Novice to Expert: How ‘The Montessori Handbook’ Guides Your Montessori Journey

Whether you’re a curious parent, an aspiring educator, or a seasoned Montessori practitioner, “The Montessori Handbook: Montessori Principles and Philosophy Explained” offers a comprehensive guide to deepen your understanding and application of Montessori principles.  This invaluable resource, authored by experienced Montessorians Sony Vasandani and Jenny Amar, serves as a beacon for those at every stage […]

Choosing Toys with Montessori Principles for a Better Quality Playtime

Montessori is trending! Not only are Montessori schools everywhere, but many products also suddenly have the Montessori label. Open your online shopping site and enter the keyword “Montessori”, there are many products labeled Montessori. Are these Montessori materials? The answer is not always! In fact, many stores sell various kinds of toys and then add […]

Montessori Materials: What Makes Them Unique?

In a Montessori classroom, the scene is unlike any other. Children aren’t passively absorbing information or lectured by a teacher; they’re actively engaged, their hands busy with purposeful, hands-on materials. It’s not playtime, but a thrilling exploration fueled by curiosity and led by their ‘inner teacher’. Montessori Materials “During many years of experiment and observation, […]

Benefits of Montessori Learning Tower (+ Where to Buy One!)

Toddlers level up their courage and curiosity once they learn to stand on their feet (as early as nine months for some babies). This is great as that is how they discover the world, use their senses, and learn what their bodies can do, from walking, climbing, jumping, reaching for items, etc.  As a parent, […]

Pikler Triangle and Montessori Teaching

Several Montessori toys are available to facilitate learning that are aligned with the Montessori method. One of those toys is the Pikler triangle. If you want to invest in one, make sure you know how to use it and the various ways it can facilitate effective learning so you can maximize its use.   What […]