Tag: Sense of Order

The Child’s Need for Order, Exactly as It Should Be

Posted: February 23, 2019

“Before a child reaches the age of three, the highest form of work and the most ennobling that engages him is that of arranging furniture and putting things in order, and it is also the one that calls for the greatest activity.” ~ Maria Montessori, The Discovery of the Child In their first six years

Continue Reading “The Child’s Need for Order, Exactly as It Should Be”

Category: blog

Tags: Child development, Early learning, Montessori at Home, Order, Routine, Self-Construction, Sense of Order, Sensitive Periods, Window of Opportunity

Who Let the (Now Dirty) Dog Out?

By Julie Mitaro

Posted: December 14, 2018

“Through practical exercises…the children develop a true “social feeling,” for they are working in the environment of the community in which they live, without concerning themselves as to whether it is for their own, or for the common good.” ~ Maria Montessori, The Discovery of the Child Always grateful for the sharing of ideas, an

Continue Reading “Who Let the (Now Dirty) Dog Out?”

Category: blog

Tags: Hands-on learning, Kids activity, Montessori activity, Montessori at Home, Montessori inspired, Montessori learning, Problem solving skills, Sense of Order