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).…