Getting Started with Montessori

  • Cultivating Concentration in Young Children | Part 2

    by Mandi Zielinski
    Concentration is the ability to focus the mind on one subject, object or thought while simultaneously excluding from the mind all unrelated though...

  • Cultivating Concentration in Young Children | Part 1

    by Mandi Zielinski
    One of my favorite sayings is "Begin with the End in Mind." What I mean by this is that the best way to start any project - big or small - is wi...

  • Montessori Activities for your Toddler

    by Mandi Zielinski
    As you transition to a Montessori home environment, you can begin incorporating Montessori activities into your toddler's daily routine.  But, wha...

  • Transitioning to a Montessori Home Environment

    by Mandi Zielinski
    Setting up your new classroom is a lot of fun. The maps, colors, books, and other learning materials are stunning, and I completely understand wan...

  • 8 Principles of Montessori Education

    by Mandi Zielinski
    Movement And Cognition Are Connected:  Dr. Montessori espoused that people learn better when they move. So, Montessori materials encourage movem...

  • What is Montessori?

    by Mandi Zielinski
    The sheer volume of information discussing the term "Montessori" is daunting. It is enough to overwhelm anyone, not the least of which is an overt...