"But what do the children do all morning?" is a common question adults have when first learning about Montessori education and the classroom environment. Hearing that the children are allowed an uninterrupted 3 hour work period each morning leads some to think that it is a "free for all" and that the students are allowed to do whatever they please. This, however, is quite far from the truth! In Montessori education, children are allowed "freedom within limits" and the teacher

Dr. Maria Montessori had many (so many!) quotes about the importance of encouraging independence in young children. A favorite Montessori...

Today, Pine Grove students celebrated Earth Day by engaging in nature based activities like starting seeds, planting flowers, and making...

The Montessori classroom is special place for young children to begin their educational journey. Children enjoy a 3 hour uninterrupted...

More than ever, Montessori education is an effective antidote to what ails our modern world. Maria Montessori is famously quoted for...

As we find our rhythm to the start of a new school year, you may be noticing your child presenting with new, sometimes challenging,...

For our last Montessori Message of the school year, we invite you to read and refresh yourself on the 10 key principles of a Montessori...

As we prepare to embark on our American Montessori Society accreditation process here at Pine Grove, one of the exciting changes that we...

December 2023 Continuing on the topic of emotional agility, our next Montessori Message focuses on the importance of adults regulating...

September 2023 Last March, at the American Montessori Society’s annual conference in Boston, Dr. Susan David, author of the book,...