A very helpful article about transitions from the Children’s House to Montessori Elementary “To link transition to anything other than the child’s developmental characteristics, and to the child’s own decision to physically move to a new class, is to substitute the adult’s needs for those of the child.” More here
News & Events: This is interesting
“Research by Kevin Rathunde of the University of Utah, conducted with Csikszentmihalyi, found that flow was higher in Montessori schools than in traditional schools because of the more flexible schedules of Montessori schools—students who are fully concentrating on a task are not interrupted as often.” Looks like Montessori ticks most of these boxes! Read more […]
It is normal for toddlers to test. We just need to find the right response. More on ‘toddler testing limbo’ here.
“A study finds that children who demonstrate more “pro-social” skills — those who share more and who are better listeners — are more likely to have jobs and stay out of trouble as young adults.” Article in npr.org
“Let your kids get bored, don’t solve all their problems, and be sure to tend to your own basic needs first.” Article in Scientific American
“Why wouldn’t children take authentic ownership of their own learning?” This is ‘Slow education’ – Montessori without the materials. View video
“Children who know they will soon be interrupted choose unchallenging ‘busywork’ at best, and at worst become nuisances to their peers.” Read more
“Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are often told to be quiet and sit still in the classroom. But new research suggests that letting them move around may actually be a more effective way to help them learn.” Full article
Interesting approach to sibling rivalry: children need to be allowed to practice having relationships to develop relationships. Full Article
“Taking notes by hand forces you to actively listen and decide what’s important.” Full Article
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