Montessori primary classroom

“Practical Life” is a huge area of the Montessori Curriculum. It’s about giving children opportunities to engage in real everyday activities such as taking care of themselves and their surroundings, preparing food, cleaning up etc. Real. Life. Stuff. Many Montessori teachers call their fine motor activities Practical Life activities. I think of them more as […]

We've been doing a ton of art lately, more than cooking or other practical life activities. I love to pair a book and an art activity, this week we tried two art activities with Leo Lionni books! ❤️ Pairing the two helps to create a connection between the child and the book and it makes us look deeper into the story. Here are six art trays that we've enjoyed. Remember to follow your child including their interests, developmental needs and skill level. These activities don't need to be…

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Montessori classrooms provide a calming and respectful learning environment with minimal decorations and natural furnishings. Although not decorated in a traditional sense, Montessori classrooms are attractive and designed to be intuitive and conducive to a child’s needs. This allows for less stressful learning and creates a more holistic approach to teaching and learning about life. Read more about our article about designing Montessori classrooms.

It's especially helpful to place an extra emphasis on grace and courtesy at the start of the school year in Montessori classrooms and at home.You'll find lots of ideas and resources here!

Thank you to Lauren Franchek for sharing her beautiful classroom with us! You can find links to explore the other areas of her classroom at the bottom of this page. The first math shelf with the number rods, spindle boxes and other 0-10 work. The Seguin Boards, Stamp Games, Dot Game, Hundred Board, Number Scroll […]

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Take a look at what is on the shelves in this Montessori classroom. Language, Sensorial, Math, and Cultural inspiration for your Montessori environment.

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Great quick tips on how to set up your art shelf in the classroom, art teacher Spramani Elaun Shares her best ideas for Montessoi teachers.