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Maria Montessori was a scientist who was ahead of her time.  She used her uncanny scientific observation skills to observe children learning.  The information she gathered translated into an educational method using  multi-sensorial, hands-on materials in multi-aged classrooms that you … Continue reading →

A storm was brewing on 91st Street, September 7, 2011, but it did not stop our families, friends, teachers and community members from celebrating the ribbon cutting at Central Park Montessori School.  With help from Richard Ungerer, Executive Director of … Continue reading →

Last week I was in New Mexico visiting an area that is known to have “dark sky”.  The exact location was Chaco Canyon, a National Historical Park, northwest of Albuquerque.  Dark sky refers to a night sky where the stars … Continue reading →

Last week I experienced a different culture in Beijing, China. While attending the Montessori in Asia conference, I was surrounded by people from China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and India.  I observed the behavior of the people around me and used … Continue reading →

Today I visited two Montessori schools for children three to six years of age, in Beijing, China. One was a government operated kindergarten and the other a private Montessori school. Both had an abundance of traditional Montessori material and beautiful … Continue reading →