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.