Childhood is often portrayed as an idyllic time filled with carefree days and little to no worries, stress, or responsibilities. However,...

Original Photo by JJ Jordan on Unsplash I’m in an Upper Elementary classroom in Illinois. We’re working our way through Romeo and Juliet,...

“It is surprising to notice that even from the earliest age, man finds the greatest satisfaction in feeling independent. The exalting...

“My personality types are enterprising, artistic, and social; one of my top three skills is making scrambled eggs; and I bet Mr. Steve...

“No one can be free unless he is independent: therefore, the first, active manifestations of the child’s individual liberty must be so...

“No.” “Stop it.” “Don’t touch that!” As a parent, you might find yourself using these words and phrases when your child begins to make...

Each year, various departments within NMS provide experiential learning opportunities to third grade students in the form of an...

How did people of the Inuit tribe survive the harsh arctic climate they inhabited? Where did the wind come from? How were members of the...

Young children have a natural internal motivation to be involved in a wide range of household tasks. They enjoy emulating the activities...

Upon entering a Primary Montessori classroom for the first time, children are drawn to the Practical Life area immediately. Children...