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Observe the Child

There is so much that is packed into that little word observe. Isn't language amazing?!

Sensitivity to walking. And climbing and throwing and jumping and ...

Sensitivity to walking is my favorite. Hands down. No contest. And yet, it is the one that I know the least about in terms of Dr....

Sensitivity to order-- Providing structure without losing your sanity

As my fearsome foursome get closer to their second birthday, the atmosphere of the day is taking on new colors. We are mostly past the...

Sensitivity to Social Aspects: What Maria Montessori Missed

Fantasy is not something to be set aside or tolerated. It is that which drives our art and our wisdom. It should be celebrated and nurtured.

Sensitive periods

What is developmentally appropriate? How do you know? Where do you even begin? The Montessori sensitive periods can help.

7 Components of a Montessori Activity

Just because advertisers have slapped the term "Montessori" on a toy, do not assume the activity has earned the name.