by MOM | Jul 31, 2024 | Comprehension, Montessori Preschool
This summer we studied the human body. We began with taking a closer look at our own bodies and labeling our body parts. During our art presentation, we tested Vitruvius’s theory of human proportions using Leonardo da Vinci’s representation of the Vitruvian Man. Next,...
by MOM | Jun 4, 2024 | Comprehension, Montessori Preschool
One of the teacher’s jobs in a Montessori classroom is to observe each child and then chose the right material to present to them at the right time. The material should be age-appropriate, engaging, and just the right level of difficulty where the child feels...
by MOM | Nov 13, 2023 | Art, Comprehension
Process versus Product – An art project where the experience matters more than the final product At our school, we promote and value process over product. When the children are engaged with the process, they stay focused for an extensive period of time and develop a...
by MOM | Oct 25, 2023 | Comprehension, Montessori Preschool
In our math curriculum, we focus on number recognition 0-9, then 1-10, the teen numbers, and finally 1-100. When the children become comfortable recognizing their numbers and associating quantity and numerals, we introduce them to simple operations, such as addition,...
