Daily Rhythms

Daily rhythms are important. If the months of quarantine have taught us anything, it’s how important rhythms are over schedules. Schedules are rigid. Rhythms can be fluid. Children prefer order to chaos and need time to orient to new routines. Establishing fluid rhythms can give children the order they need and adults the flexibility that is often required. Download the free daily rhythm planner below to plan out your daily rhythm. There is space for notes and a space to jot down what is needed for adult preparation. This space can be used to write out any logistical preparations of your day OR spiritual preparation practices that can be written into your day.

Montessori Glossary: Language

Language is one of my favorite aspects of Montessori and what my graduate research is focused on. Montessori referred to language as an agreement among a group of human beings. Language development in young children is so fascinating. Young children in their sensitive period for language have a limitless capacity for acquiring language and new vocabulary. Montessori capitalizes on the sensitive period for language by offering a language rich environment. Dr. Montessori herself only created three language materials: the sandpaper letters, the movable alphabet and the metal insets. She wrote of I Spy games and reading games, as well. This makes language open to whatever culture you are apart of. This can be beautiful and also confusing as you choose a path for reading and writing for your child. It seems like there are so many “Montessori” options out there. Download this glossary of some of the most common Montessori language terms. I hope it helps clarify things you are grow in your understanding of Montessori.

Montessori Glossary

Montessori jargon can feel like a new language. I find myself getting carried away with terms like indirect preparation and control of error before realizing I’ve completely lost someone on a term. I’ve created this glossary of fairly common Montessori terms to help bring clarity as you read more about the philosophy. These are terms I find myself explaining to parents the most. I hope you find it helpful in your journey to integrating Montessori into your home and parenting practices in meaningful ways. Download it below (bonus: it will sign you up for my newsletter!)