One of the key concepts and skills that Montessori education develops in different ways and from different perspectives through the entire childhood and through the entire educational process is independance.
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It is often said that “the family that eats together, stays together”. We would like to suggest taking it a step further – and encourage every family to cook together, too. In Montessori, we know that kitchen work provides a host of benefits to children, all the way from toddlers to adolescents; it is a part of the Practical Life curriculum as soon as children can walk! However, its advantages are in no way tied to the classroom and can be just as easily – if not more so – applied at home.
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"I would really encourage you to enjoy the time you have at IMSP because it is something I look back fondly to."
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In our classrooms, we take every opportunity to teach our students how they can independently take care of themselves throughout the day.
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How do we encourage peacefulness and respect in the Montessori classroom? Together with the children, we prepare a blueprint for our classroom community!
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Every morning, with any luck, a very enthusiastic and volume‑charged toddler and I make the 45 min…
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