Is Montessori Really Worth the Investment?
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What is the cost of a Montessori education? More importantly, what is the value of a Montessori education? Is this investment really worth it?
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Sensitive Periods and the Brain - An Introduction
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Sensitive Periods are foundational to understanding the Montessori approach. These windows of opportunity are when a child is particularly primed to learning a specific skill or piece of information with ease. Recent brain research has supported this theory; the brain’s plasticity during each of these periods helps the child soak up information, connecting neural pathways in a way that helps shape the brain for life.
Read MoreObservation of the Child
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Observing the child is a crucial element in Montessori education. Through observation, a parent or a teacher can determine where a child is developmentally. This helps inform the adult how she can best prepare the child’s environment for learning.
Read MoreFreedom within Limits
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Freedom within limits is a balance between allowing children to make their own choices and establishing expectations for behavior.
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