2012 was a big year for Age of Montessori. They not only published their first book written by their wonderful founder, Mary Ellen Maunz, but they also survived the MACTE accreditation process and came through with high marks! Their students gave them very positive feedback about their course experience as well. Yes, as of September 2012, age of Montessori is now a MACTE accredited institution. Every graduate of their teacher certification program will be a MACTE certified Montessori teacher! They are quite excited about this accomplishment as it opens doors for employment for their graduates as well as recognizing Age of Montessori as an authentic deliverer of both Maria Montessori’s method and message.  Read more...

Parents ask: Won't it be easier for my child to make the adjustment to public or private school at the kindergarten level rather than at some later date?

The goals of a Montessori classroom seem to be more closely related to those of a traditional first grade class than those of a traditional kindergarten.  In most traditional kindergartens, the primary emphasis is on developing social skills with some preliminary work in cognitive readiness. Read more...

Normally when you think about Montessori training courses, you think about Montessori teacher training courses. We've recently come to find that Montessori teachers are not the only one's who can take advantage of these useful Montessori courses. Read more...

The basic idea in the Montessori philosophy of education is that all children carry within “the adult they will become”. In order to develop their physical and intellectual powers to the fullest, they must have freedom; a freedom to be achieved through order and self-discipline. The world of the child is full of sights and sounds, which at first can appear chaotic. From this chaos, children must gradually create order and learn to distinguish among the impressions that assail their senses, slowly but surely gaining mastery of self and their environment. Read more...

A Montessori is a good place for familiarizing a child to the school environment from an early age. So by the time they reach school going age they will have absolutely no problem in coping up with a new environment. There are different programs offered by pre-schools that are not only exciting but also contribute to the learning of your child. Though there are a number of programs every Montessori offers, you must decide on the right program for your child. Here are some of the most common programs offered by well known schools. Read more...

Montessori private elementary schools are some of the most amazing learning centers in the country. The Montessori schools system offers one of the best education models in the country. If you are interested in putting your kid through a different but refreshing school system, then this is the one that you should go for. Read more...

Montessori educational philosophy advocated by France, is a Chinese saying goes: "Give a child a fish and they will eat for a day. Teach a child to fish and they will eat for a lifetime." So, what Montessori education method is going to teach a child to fish?  Read more...

CONCORD, NC - Woodson University has applied to the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) for accreditation for its Elementary I, Teacher Education program, and has met the requirements to be an “applicant in good standing,” the institution announced this week. MACTE is a national accrediting agency for post-secondary, Montessori teacher education institutions and programs. Read more...

A recent discovery and some hard work have led to another addition at Countryside Montessori. At the school's fall festival this past Saturday, the school unveiled the first five holes of a new disc golf course on the high school campus on Johnston Oehler Road. The holes are complete with tee boxes, par signs, maps and cages. Read more...

An internationally renowned researcher and psychology professor will discuss "how children learn best" Thursday at West Side Montessori Bancroft Campus. Angeline Stoll Lillard's presentation begins at 7 p.m. at 7115 W. Bancroft St. Her presentation aims to address questions such as: "Why, after decades of efforts, are children not learning to their best potential?" "Why are traditional classrooms still in crisis?" "Is Montessori a viable alternative?" Read more...