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Articles
Montessori & Homeschooling - Here to Stay?Is it just a fad, or is there more to it than that? There's a lot to look at, including why parents homeschool with Montessori, and the pros and cons of doing so.
Why do children everywhere seek to explore, understand, and master the world around them? They are simply following their instinctive desire to learn and create - it's what makes human beings special.
Erdkinder - The Montessori Answer to Adolescence
In an Erdkinder program, the children live on a farm and their 'schooling' consists of running the farm as a business. Is this a viable option for today? If so, how does it work?
A comprehensive overview of the important, foundational lessons that tie together the Montessori elementary curriculum. Children find them awe-inspiring; so will you.
Liberty and Discipline in the Montessori Classroom
You can't have one without the other - but keeping them balanced is tricky. Here's how to keep them in perfect alignment.
A Brief Overview of Elementary Montessori
The Montessori elementary classroom gives children access to a world of knowledge. This overview is perfect for parents who are thinking about Montessori for their children, but aren't quite sure what it is.
How Do Children Learn to Read?
Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet
A fantastic tool for research, or a dangerous place where children are exploited? The internet can be both; here's how to make sure kids use it safely.
Montessori Quotes: The Wisdom and Insight of Maria Montessori
Her powers of observation were unparalled - but sometimes we forget to sit down and read what she actually wrote. I've compiled some of my favorite quotes here; they're just as relevant today as they were many years ago.
Interviews
An Interview with Michelle Lane of The Lane Montessori School for AutismMichelle Lane founded a school that combines the Montessori method and autism therapy - here's a look behind this innovative program and its impressive results.
An Interview with John Shepard of United Montessori Association
John Shepard talks about how he and his wife, Trudy, started their online Montessori training program - and how the internet is changing the face of Montessori education.