7 Ways to Build Essential Skills Through Play

7 Ways to Build Essential Skills Through Play

Dec 14 , 2021

Alex deMoca

1. Just PLAY! Through play, they discover new concepts and practice many skills Simple things like peek-a-boo, zipping and unzipping, or building w...

The Four Planes of Development – A Tool for Parents

The Four Planes of Development – A Tool for Parents

Dec 05 , 2021

Alex deMoca

A Montessori childhood from 0 – 24 years old Have you ever thought, “I don’t understand my child anymore?” It’s like they have entirely changed. Dr...

Normalization in the Montessori Classroom

Normalization in the Montessori Classroom

Nov 26 , 2021

Alex deMoca

Children are inherently curious. Encouraging a child to engage deeply in something that interests them strengthens their desire to ask questions an...

Beyond Rewards, Bribes, and Punishment – A Montessori Approach to Building Intrinsic Motivation

Beyond Rewards, Bribes, and Punishment – A Montessori Approach to Building Intrinsic Motivation

Oct 17 , 2021

Alex deMoca

We don't use rewards, bribes, or punishment in a Montessori classroom. And no teacher is at the front telling everyone what they need to do. Yet, i...