child development

Oct 1, 2019 11:43am

By Pilar Bewley

Under 3 - 6, 6 - 12, Cosmic Education, Language Development, Math and Geometry, child development, education, elementary education, homeschool, homeschooling, montessori, montessori activities, montessori blogs, montessori education & preschool

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Cosmic Calendar

Connecting math, language, history and other academic subjects to your child's real-life experiences makes learning relevant, increases participation, and supports development. A hands-on home calendar is an ideal tool to learn and practice a variety of skills (whether you homeschool or not!). It also provides many opportunities for cultural explorations. Here's how we use it in our home...

MATH: The first day of each month, I take down the calendar numbers, divide them into three piles (1-10,…

Oct 1, 2019 11:43am

By Pilar Bewley

Under 3 - 6, 6 - 12, Cosmic Education, Language Development, Math and Geometry, child development, education, elementary education, homeschool, homeschooling, montessori, montessori activities, montessori blogs, montessori education & preschool

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Mar 27, 2019 09:57pm

By Pilar Bewley

Under 6 - 12, Cosmic Education, Theory and Practice, accountability, child development, children, education, elementary education, executive functions, learning, montessori, montessori approach, montessori blogs, montessori education & organization

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The Un-Checklist

If you're a teacher or homeschooling parent who uses checklists to encourage a child's organization and accountability, then you already know just how quickly checklists can turn into a battle of wills between adult and child. You also probably sense that checklists hinder freedom of choice. And you've surely noticed that checklists shift the focus of the child's work away from self-development and flow, and towards task completion and industrial efficiency.

While checklists can work beautifull…

Mar 27, 2019 09:57pm

By Pilar Bewley

Under 6 - 12, Cosmic Education, Theory and Practice, accountability, child development, children, education, elementary education, executive functions, learning, montessori, montessori approach, montessori blogs, montessori education & organization

3 min read

Mar 25, 2018 07:02am

By Pilar Bewley

Under On Parenting, babies, buddhism, child development, children, montessori, montessori education, montessori method, parent education, parenthood, parenting & parents

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Full Bloom

When you're pregnant, it's as if you're handed a seed of unknown origin. You put it in the soil, water it, and give it light. The first seed leaves emerge, and you feel so proud! As the first set of true leaves unfurl, you begin to imagine the possibilities. You're sure your plant will be a hydrangea, because those are your favorite plants and surely nobody would give you a seed of a plant you don't like!

But then, much to your surprise, your hydrangea begins to look more and more like a tomato p…

Mar 25, 2018 07:02am

By Pilar Bewley

Under On Parenting, babies, buddhism, child development, children, montessori, montessori education, montessori method, parent education, parenthood, parenting & parents

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Nov 20, 2013 05:57am

By Pilar Bewley

Under Uncategorized, babies, child development, independence, montessori, montessori method, toddlers & weaning

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Weaning Chair and Table

Recently I've been getting requests from readers for pictures and measurements for the weaning chair and table my husband built for Zach. We got the measurements from a dear friend and Montessori consultant, Jeanne-Marie Paynel of Voila Montessori. She has graciously made these resources available to parents everywhere at this link. Please consider donating to support her efforts and help her continue to share her amazing knowledge. I hope this helps!!

Nov 20, 2013 05:57am

By Pilar Bewley

Under Uncategorized, babies, child development, independence, montessori, montessori method, toddlers & weaning

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Aug 2, 2012 04:14pm

By Pilar Bewley

Under Uncategorized, alternative education, books, child development, early childhood education, education, maria montessori, montessori, montessori education, montessori method, parent education, parenting, reading & teaching

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Some Light Summer Reading

I was recently asked to make a list of books that help parents understand Montessori, and I realized it would make a good resource on this blog. Check out the "Recommended Reading" page and feel free to suggest your favorites in the comments! Happy reading!

Aug 2, 2012 04:14pm

By Pilar Bewley

Under Uncategorized, alternative education, books, child development, early childhood education, education, maria montessori, montessori, montessori education, montessori method, parent education, parenting, reading & teaching

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Cosmic Calendar

The Un-Checklist

Full Bloom

Weaning Chair and Table

Some Light Summer Reading

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