Do schools kill creativity?
In his very famous talk at the TED2006 conference, Sir Ken Robinson talked about education and creativity and the need for them to not only co-exist but to also be intertwined. So much of what Dr. Robinson says in his talk is aligned with Montessori theory. Here are some highlights: Children have extraordinary capacities for innovation. Dr. Robinson says, “In fact, creativity - which I define as the process of [...]
Montessori in the Home
One of the most important partnerships in a young child’s life is that between her parents and her school. For that reason, I am always so happy when parents of my students ask me, “What can we do at home?” Let me start by saying that I do not recommend that parents set up their home to look like a Montessori classroom. Many of the Montessori materials lose their purposes [...]
What to look for in a Montessori School
As a Montessori teacher, I am often asked by others about what to look for in a Montessori school. Researching early childhood education options for your child can be an enriching yet challenging task, and every experience is unique to each child and family. As Northcrest Montessori establishes itself to provide a quality Montessori experience to families in Frederick County, Maryland, I wanted to highlight the key features of a [...]
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