1, 2, 3 Montessori

What is Montessori Really?


Check out this great blog post by John Bowman, author of the book, "Montessori At Home." His post examines the idea that, "there are many approaches to helping young children learn that we tend to consider distinct and separate. Waldorf, Reggio, and Traditional programs each have their adherents." I love his post because it gets to the heart of what is important about Montessori leaning and teaching. That it is our job to follow the child and help the child lead. No matter if in order to stay true to following the child, you become less Montessori "looking" and more "Waldorf," or "traditional," or "Reggio." The importance really isn't in the name at all.

1, 2, 3, Montessori!

I have a great resource to share with you! It is a new addition to the wonderful website 1+1+1=1. It is called the Montessori Minute and is a guest posting written by John Bowman, author of the book Montessori at Home. (I have the e-book, found here, and can not sing more praises about! It is a great book to help you bring Montessori into your own home, and homeschooling environment! It also outlines the basic parts of Montessori learning and is a great way to "dive right it!" )

The Montessori Minuet posts are not your normal blog posts-but more like articles or even chapters from a book. They are posts filled with resources and ideas for you to come back to anytime. The posts are filled with ideas and information! Even lots of hand on, home made activities! Go check it out!