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Written by: Kathy Handorf I was recently given a first edition copy of The Montessori Method written by Maria Montessori from the year 1912.  My husband purchased it for me as a gift and knew it was a good find, as original copies are treasures and often hard to locate.  It was originally published in…

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital has a great article to help answer common questions for parents when returning to school during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Article by: Kathy Handorf; Assistant Principal at Xavier University Montessori Lab School One of my favorite things about being at the Lab School is admiring our amazing classroom environments.  Last week, I was reflecting on the beautiful works on the shelves and I was admiring a fall tree on the wall in Donna’s 3-6 classroom. …

When I first visited a Montessori school 24 years ago, I was intrigued by a young boy washing dishes. I watched as he scrubbed each item with intense concentration, then rinsed and dried. He was oblivious to the activities occurring around him. His intensity and concentration were appealing, especially in such a small child.

By: Crystal Dahlmeier Several years ago, while researching children’s understanding of place value in both Montessori and non-Montessori environments, I made a surprising discovery, but not about math! As I worked with the children, I observed that the children in Montessori environments responded to my questions with assurance and confidence (even when they were wrong).…

Check out the new podcast exploring the world of Montessori. A grant from Xavier Woman of Excellence makes Montessori Conversations possible. Montessori Conversations currently have four episodes recorded that are both inspiring and informative. Check out the most recent podcast about the Pre-pared Environment.