by Lodestar School | Dec 7, 2020 | Montessori
Concentration is the calm amidst the storm As a Montessori guide, I am fortunate to be able to witness many moments of children concentrating, deeply engaged in a work of their choice, working contentedly and quietly. Concentration is the calm amidst the storm as the... 
by Lodestar Parent | Dec 7, 2020 | Sharings
Introduction to some guidelines on sharing at home The first time I walked into a Montessori environment, I noticed an evident absence of duplicate materials on the work shelves. A material was also not pre-assigned to a child by the guides. This meant that the... 
by Lodestar Parent | Dec 7, 2020 | Sharings
“Wait while observing, that is the motto of the educator.” Dr. Maria Montessori In Montessori education, the term “normalisation” has a specialised meaning. “Normal” does not refer to what is considered to be “typical” or “average” or even “usual”. “Normalisation”... 
by Anjum Husain | Dec 7, 2020 | Montessori
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment to improve the world.” Anne Frank What is strength of character? I have been thinking about strength of character and what it actually means and how do we build it in ourselves and our children? Strength of... 
by Sheila Ong | Dec 6, 2020 | Montessori
Why I Montessori- a Montessori guide is a work-in-progress One of the factors that drew me into being a Montessori guide was, and still is, the self-reflection that comes with the “job”. Being a Montessori guide calls for self-reflection, and with that,...