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The Montessori Method: Education for Life from Inside Montessori

Deb Chitwood — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 03:00:02 +0000

Happy birthday, Dr. Montessori! I’m so grateful that everyone can receive Montessori inspiration online. There are lots of great videos available for any parent or teacher to see Montessori in action. Now there are even feature-length films available about Montessori. One of them, Inside Montessori, is available in parts or as a complete feature film...

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What Is Montessori Inspired?

Deb Chitwood — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 04:00:37 +0000

I’ve been asked what “Montessori inspired” means and what sorts of activities qualify as “Montessori inspired.” I’m both a progressive Montessorian (rather than a purist) and a homeschooler (rather than a classroom teacher, although I used to be a Montessori teacher and school owner). To me, the term helps differentiate what is classic Montessori and...

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Watch for These Inspiring Montessori Films: Let the Child Be the Guide and Inside Montessori

Deb Chitwood — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 13:25:42 +0000

There are many short Montessori videos available on YouTube to give inspiration. But now there are two professional feature-length films available to give lots of inspiration and information about Montessori education. Let the Child Be the Guide Trailer with subtitles – Let the child be the guide – Documentary film on Montessori education – Le...

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How Long Does Your Child Need Montessori?

Deb Chitwood — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 02:05:54 +0000

As children reach elementary level, a common question Montessori homeschoolers and Montessori parents in general ask is some variation of “How long does my child need Montessori?” If you’re thinking of the most important Montessori principle of following the child, I’d have to say that the answer to the question is “The rest of your...

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Isolation of Quality {An Important Montessori Principle}

Deb Chitwood — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 13:30:27 +0000

Isolation of quality is a brilliant concept in Montessori education – a principle that can help you in both making and choosing materials. And isolation of quality is a concept you won’t find very often in preschool materials that aren’t Montessori-style materials. You’ll especially notice isolation of quality in the Montessori sensorial materials – where...

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Control of Error {An Important Montessori Principle}

Deb Chitwood — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 13:50:53 +0000

An important Montessori principle is control of error in the materials to give the child instant feedback. Traditional Montessori materials have a built-in control of error, but it especially helps to focus on the concept if you use DIY Montessori materials or alternatives. Control of Error in Traditional Montessori Materials A traditional Montessori material has...

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Montessori and My Children – Theory vs. Reality

Deb Chitwood — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:40:19 +0000

My children are adults now, but they were raised with Montessori principles from the time they were babies. So, how did that work out? What are my thoughts now? My Now-Adult Montessori Children In one of my first posts at Living Montessori Now, I said that many former Montessori students are known for their initiative,...

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Free Absorbent Mind Resources from KHT Montessori

Deb Chitwood — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 10:15:11 +0000

The absorbent mind is an essential concept for anyone who wants to understand Montessori principles. The KHT Montessori 12-month course discusses important concepts like the absorbent mind as well as techniques for using Montessori methods with children ages 2½-6. Today, I have a free printable for you with additional information on the absorbent mind from KHT...

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Why I Used Montessori Principles in My Parenting Philosophy

Deb Chitwood — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 10:00:34 +0000

I was lucky. I was a trained and experienced Montessori teacher before I had my first child. The Montessori principles I had used in my teaching naturally became a part of my parenting philosophy. But following those principles also helped my children develop qualities I valued deeply. Disclosure: This post contains some affiliate links (at...

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Allow Time for Repetition and Concentration from Montessori at Home!

Deb Chitwood — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 10:00:21 +0000

Allowing time for repetition and concentration are essential parts of Montessori parenting and education. John Bowman tells why repetition and concentration are so important in his Montessori at Home! eBook. John Bowman’s Montessori at Home eBook (available exclusively as part of the Montessori at Home eBook and Materials Bundle in the Living Montessori Now shop) is filled with...

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