Words, Words, Words: Oral Language in the Montessori Classroom

By Chelsea Klipstein Spoken language is a notable part of everyday life in a Montessori Children’s House classroom. Through language, we have the ability to express and communicate ideas, thoughts, needs and emotions. Language acquisition…

Sensorial Sounds: What are they and why do we use them?

By: Krista Schroeder Sensorial sounds are everywhere in our Montessori environment. Children explore their environment through their senses and sound is often used in a variety of ways while they are in the preschool classroom. “The first…

Freedom in the Montessori environment

By Brooke Gosse In the Montessori environment, work time starts the moment the child walks into the classroom. Dr. Montessori stated that the children come into the classroom with a purpose, already knowing what work they want to start out…