Introduction

"Childhood is not a race to see how quickly a child can read, write, and count. Childhood is a small window of time to learn and develop at the pace which is right for each individual child." - Maria Montessori

Hello and thank you for visiting!

My goal in creating this blog is to help others understand and appreciate the Montessori Method. It is designed to share educational philosophy spoken and written by Maria Montessori, while connecting it to the materials we see today. These unique and incredible materials were invented by her specifically to meet the needs of and serve the children she directly worked with. 

I hold an MAT in Elementary Education and spent over a decade teaching in traditional settings before earning my Elementary l-ll Montessori Teaching certification though the American Montessori Society (AMS). I currently teach Lower Elementary (grades 1-3) at a public Montessori School in Northern Virginia. And I am the proud mother of three, wonderful children. I am passionate about sharing how and why the Montessori Method works in the classroom- and at home. Each post will give you a window into the brilliant pedagogy of a pioneer woman. And something to marvel at for sure...