The Montessori method is based on the principle that children are natural learners who are motivated by their own curiosity and desire to explore. Montessori Guidespot is the perfect place to start your research into Montessori education. Our articles and guides will introduce you to the key principles of Montessori
When I started researching preschools for my son, two names kept appearing in my search, The Goddard School and Montessori. On paper, both sounded appealing. Both emphasized hands-on learning. Both claimed to respect children as individuals. Both had beautiful facilities when I toured them. But after visiting multiple schools of each type, talking with parents, … Read more
I’ll never forget walking into my third “Montessori” school visit. Beautiful wooden toys on Instagram-perfect shelves. A sign on the door with Maria Montessori’s photo. And rows of desks facing a whiteboard where a teacher lectured to silent four-year-olds copying letters from worksheets. That’s when I realized, just because a school calls itself Montessori doesn’t … Read more
Let me tell you something nobody mentions when you first hear about Montessori: it’s not about buying the perfect wooden toys or having an Instagram-worthy playroom. It’s about watching your two-year-old figure out how to pour their own water, mess up, try again, and beam with pride when they finally get it right. I started … Read more
When I started researching preschools for my daughter, I kept seeing two names appear, Montessori and Reggio Emilia. Both promised child-centered learning, beautiful classrooms, and respect for children as capable learners. Both originated in Italy around the same time. Both looked nothing like traditional preschool. I visited schools representing each approach, read everything I could … Read more
I stumbled into Montessori the way most parents do, desperately Googling “why won’t my toddler listen” at 2am. What I found instead was an entire philosophy about respecting children, and honestly? It changed everything. But here’s the thing nobody tells you: Montessori books can be dense, contradictory, and overwhelming. So let me save you from … Read more
Halloween arrives while your baby grows, and you’re searching for a meaningful way to celebrate this magical season. Belly painting offers the perfect answer. This gentle tradition transforms your round belly into temporary art that honors both the holiday and your pregnancy journey. The Montessori connection to body art during pregnancy: Belly painting creates a … Read more
Remember last year when I tried carving pumpkins with my three-year-old? Yeah, that lasted about five minutes before I realized sharp knives and wiggly toddlers don’t mix well. That’s when we discovered pumpkin painting, and honestly, it changed everything. No dangerous tools, no goopy insides everywhere (well, unless they want to explore that part), just … Read more
Setting up a Montessori space doesn’t mean emptying your bank account. IKEA has become my secret ally as a mom trying to create an environment where my kids can grow independently, without the guilt of overspending or the pressure of perfection. The beauty of pairing IKEA with Montessori principles? You’re not buying into an expensive … Read more
Here’s what drives me crazy about Montessori school articles, they list seventeen differences and you walk away more confused than when you started. Which ones actually matter? Which ones change your kid’s life vs just sound nice in a brochure? I’m giving you the five that matter most. The ones I see every single day. … Read more
I stood in the hallway between two open houses, clutching brochures from both schools, feeling completely torn. The Waldorf classroom had looked like a forest fairy tale, all natural wood and handmade puppets. The Montessori room gleamed with organized shelves of precise materials. Both teachers were lovely. Both philosophies sounded amazing. And I had absolutely … Read more