In summer it's hot! But with no beach, pond or pool, At home water is cool.I have many fond memories of the hot, lazy days of summer. When air conditioning was rarely in every room, we would go to the "air-cooled" movie theatre for relief from the heat. I recall a fan blowing air over a block of ice at my grandmother's. She... Read More

We recently interviewed Dorothy Harman, a Montessori teacher, teacher-trainer, and author of the new book, Intentional Connections. With grace and humor, Dorothy discusses what brought her to Montessori education and what inspired her to write this book, among other topics.(Irene Baker) How did you discover Montessori educa... Read More

"Let us have endless patience with his slow progress, and show enthusiasm and gladness at his successes. If we could say: ' We are respectful and courteous in our dealings with children, we treat them as we should like to be treated ourselves,' we should have mastered a great educational principle..."—Maria Montessori, Dr. ... Read More

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of Montessori Services, and we are pleased to share an interview with founder and owner, Jane Mills Campbell. Jane shares her memories about the history of the company, which is part of the fascinating story of the Montessori movement in America.(Irene Baker) How did you ... Read More

"If teaching is to be effective with young children, it must assist them to advance on the way to independence."—Maria Montessori, The Discovery of the ChildThe first few weeks of school are crucial, and set the stage for the remainder of the year. Even if you have taught for years, it's a good time to rethink and refresh y... Read More

One Teacher's Top 5 Classroom Gift IdeasThere is no question that the best gifts for teachers are items that supplement, augment, or replace outworn classroom materials the teacher truly needs. But what do you do when time is running short and you have to choose a gift without specific feedback from your child's teacher? We... Read More

Scarcely a day goes by without a reminder about how parents need to talk to their babies, feed them healthy foods, keep them safe, limit screen time, get them outside, etc. The demands are endless! Being a parent today can be stressful, but it can also be relaxing and enjoyable. By implementing a few Montessori principles, ... Read More

If you wish to give the means to the child for his development you must give them in such a way that the child can, and must move. ...In all her books, lectures, conversations, Montessori incessantly returns to this great theme of the importance of movement. —E.M. Standing Maria Montessori, Her Life and WorkOf course, we al... Read More

Dr. Joyce S. Pickering has been a Montessorian for over forty years. A speech and hearing pathologist, and learning disabilities specialist, she has devoted her life to addressing the needs of students with learning differences. Among her many awards and honors, she was the 2013 Living Legacy Recipient for the American Mont... Read More

"The education of our day is rich in methods, aims and social ends, but one must still say that it takes no account of life itself."—Maria Montessori, The Absorbent MindBy now your children are settled in their classrooms and are being cared for and educated by your extended "village." Perhaps you're still concerned about w... Read More