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Elementary Courses ⭐️ Elementary Printables Membership (HOKA) Leaders Podcast Search Search this website OPTIMIZE YOUR MONTESSORI PRACTICE Hello, I’m Seemi! Welcome to Trillium Montessori I am a former AMS certified Montessori guide. Trillium Montessori began as a small school in North Carolina in 2009. In 2018 I closed the school to live a slower life and focus on smaller projects. This site is the home for all my Montessori experiments and collections. I hope you enjoy using the resources here as much as I have enjoyed creating and curating them! Meet the Trillium Team EXPLORE BLOG AND NEWS Latest Updates LEARN MORE ONLINE COURSES For Educators and Parents LEARN MORE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT P2P: Principles to Practice LEARN MORE PRINTABLES SHOP For Educators and Parents LEARN MORE FREE PRINTABLES Resource Library LEARN MORE PRINTABLES SUBSCRIPTION Hands-On Kids Activities (HOKA) LEARN MORE THE A-B-C OF MONTESSORI TEACHING Montessori Classroom Administration: What Happens Behind the Scenes This category covers a range of topics essential for the smooth operation of a Montessori early childhood classroom: Classroom Setup Bootcamp This course is a ... Montessori Behavior Management Empowering Children’s Self Regulation The Montessori method of education places a strong emphasis on creating a prepared environment that supports children’s natural development and self-directed ... Montessori Curriculum for Early Childhood The Montessori curriculum for early childhood is designed to foster independent learning, curiosity, and the development of fundamental skills across a range of areas. Recognized ... FREE WEBINARS SEE ALL FREE WEBINARS FREE RESOURCE LIBRARY Sign up for the newsletter to gain access to 30+ educational printables (and more!) in the free Resource Library. Already subscribed? Enter here . ACTIVITIES Science Practical Life Geography Language Seasonal ...and More! SHOP POPULAR RESOURCES SEE ALL PRINTABLE RESOURCES TAKE AN ONLINE COURSE SEE ALL ONLINE COURSES ABOUT MONTESSORI EDUCATION Montessori vs. Reggio Emilia This article explores the similarities and differences in Montessori vs. Reggio Emilia. It’s worth noting that Montessori is used for all ages, while Reggio Emilia is mostly used for children under 6. So, we will mostly compare Reggio and Montessori for preschool-age children. Both Montessori and Reggio Emilia prioritize critical ... 15 Benefits of Montessori Montessori education, with its emphasis on a prepared environment for the development of the whole child, offers numerous benefits that contribute to the overall growth and development of children, from birth through adulthood. Many people first become interested in Montessori education because of the unique and beautiful materials they see ... Montessori vs. Waldorf Education In this article we look at the similarities and differences between Montessori vs. Waldorf education. Montessori, known for its focus on independence and sensory-based learning, contrasts with Waldorf’s emphasis on imagination, arts, and natural rhythms in education. But there’s a lot more to the story! As someone who has been ... Montessori vs. Traditional Education: the Ultimate Guide In this article, we compare Montessori vs traditional education systems, focusing on the key differences that set them apart. Whether you’re considering Montessori for your child or just curious about how it differs from conventional schooling, this article offers valuable insights into both approaches at various stages of child development. ... Technology and Brain Development How does technology affect brain development in children? How can we mindfully incorporate technology into Montessori classrooms? Is social media inherently bad for adolescents? In today’s episode, Letty is joined by Dr. Luz Casquejo Johnston to discuss technology in relation to Montessori education, particularly for upper elementary and adolescent students. ... Why Montessori is Bad Montessori schools often come under scrutiny for their unconventional methods. Critics are quick to highlight what they perceive as glaring flaws in the Montessori approach, painting a picture of an educational system that seems almost too radical to be effective. From the outside looking in, Montessori education appears to challenge ... Montessori Education: Beginners Guide Montessori education, a revolutionary approach to learning developed by Dr. Maria Montessori over a century ago, stands out for its unique focus on the individual child’s natural development. Characterized by self-directed activities within a prepared environment and guided by specially trained teachers, this method nurtures children’s innate curiosity and desire ... Sensitive Periods in Montessori Education Sensitive Periods refer to specific time frames in a child’s development during which they are particularly receptive to certain types of learning. Maria Montessori observed that children have an innate ability to absorb information during these critical periods and they play a key role in how Montessori education is implemented. ... Montessori Human Tendencies Montessori education is a distinctive approach that emphasizes a child’s natural development and innate desire to learn. A central component of this approach is an understanding of Montessori’s Human Tendencies, observable characteristics that guide a child’s natural development and shape their behavior. Throughout her international travels, Maria Montessori observed these ... Montessori Planes of Development One of the key concepts in Montessori education is the idea of the Planes of Development, which refers to the different stages of growth and development that children go through from birth to adulthood. Each Plane of Development has its own unique characteristics and needs, and the Montessori approach meets ... Beyond Early Childhood and Materials: Montessori Across the Planes of Development by Letty Rising Follow the Trillium Montessori Talks podcast Dr. Luz Casquejo Johnston is a seasoned Montessori advocate, with over 20 years experience in education. Having immersed herself in the movement since the 1970s as a primary student, she later returned as an adult to earn her AMS Lower ... Debunking the Montessori Three-Hour Work Cycle In this episode of Montessori Talks, Letty Rising interviews Jana Morgan Herman, an experienced Montessori educator and the National Director of a teacher training center for Endeavor Schools. Jana’s recent article in Montessori Life, titled "Mandate or Myth: The Uninterrupted Three-Hour Work Cycle," challenges a commonly accepted Montessori concept and ... Human Tendencies as Witnessed in the Elementary Child by Letty Rising Follow the Trillium Montessori Talks podcast Maria Montessori observed that human beings did not possess the same kind of instinctual behavior that other animals do. Instead, she observed in people from various cultures throughout the world what came to be referred to as Human Tendencies. These Human Tendencies ... The Montessori Elementary Environment is Different from the...