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Children stand around a garden bed, watering and tending plants in bright daylight.
By Julie Douglas June 15, 2026
Explore Montessori biology this summer through hands-on discovery, nature observation, and meaningful curiosity about plants and animals.
Two children in a classroom hold and inspect a green fabric or costume together.
By Julie Douglas June 8, 2026
Discover how Montessori nurtures intrinsic motivation by replacing rewards and punishment with curiosity, confidence, and self-discipline.
Child painting on a white sheet beside colorful abstract artwork on the floor
By Julie Douglas June 1, 2026
Montessori geography materials help children explore the world through hands-on learning, imagination, and real-world discovery.
Child working on a colorful craft project with paper, crayons, and art cards on the floor
By Julie Douglas May 25, 2026
See how Montessori's hands-on early childhood materials quietly build the imaginative powerhouse that emerges in the elementary years.
Teacher reading to a seated group of children in a bright classroom
By Julie Douglas May 18, 2026
Montessori doesn't limit imagination — it fuels it. Discover how grounding children in reality gives their imagination more power, not less.
Timeline collage of family photos labeled by years, with arrows connecting each picture
By Julie Douglas May 11, 2026
See how Montessori timelines make abstract time tangible for children, building historical thinking, imagination, and inner order through hands-on work.
Child kneeling on the floor with a tablet in a classroom, next to shelves of colorful baskets and supplies
By Julie Douglas May 4, 2026
Discover how Montessori education nurtures children's deepest human needs — from exploration and meaningful work to belonging and spiritual growth.
Two students work on a school project, sitting on a rug with wooden counting frames, notebooks, and supplies.
By Julie Douglas April 27, 2026
Why does social life take center stage in elementary? Discover how Montessori balances freedom, friendship, fairness, and focused work.
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By Julie Douglas April 20, 2026
Does Montessori work? Explore the research behind movement, choice, interest, and intrinsic motivation in Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius.
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