A parent’s, school’s, and society’s job then is to create environments filled with opportunities, experiences, and guidance that harness that curiosity and drive toward independence at each developmental stage (or “developmental plane” as it’s referred to in Montessori parlance).
When we learn to accept, we offer a priceless gift. After all, our children yearn for our love and elated acceptance. Can we give them this? Even just a single sincere moment can last a lifetime.
Sometimes a class project isn’t a class project; it’s the spark that burns for a lifetime.
Remember the days when “I’m sorry” seemed to magically mend any mishap? Turns out, conflict resolution is more complex, especially for the younger crowd.
As an experienced Primary Guide and a parent myself, I understand parents’ desire for educational paths that not only provide academic excellence but also nurture essential life skills.
While happiness is ephemeral and dependent on circumstances meeting our wants, meaning connects us to values, relationships, and histories that are deep-rooted.
In a world that’s becoming increasingly complex, the task of guiding young children can feel both crucial and challenging.
Grounded and Soaring is excited to partner with Cloud Montessori where a version of this post was originally published.
From the time our children are born, they start the journey of becoming more and more independent of us. They separate from our bodies. Then they learn to eat food. They learn to move. At each of these milestones, they are becoming more physically independent.
It seemed a minor detail to me – which chair I would sit in on the rare occasion when the preschool classroom allowed me a brief moment of rest. But I tested out the chairs anyway and chose the sleek, rectangular-backed one with the soft cushion. The chair was placed in its spot on the back wall, where it has remained.
