Mountain Laurel Montessori School Blog

Innovation Always Apparent in an Evolving Classroom

Maria Montessori was a doctor, a scientist and an observer. At her peak, she was an innovator. Sometimes as Montessorians, we are tempted...

Beating the Back to School Blues

On the last day of PreK4, or rather ‘blue group’ at our public Montessori school, my son was so excited to exclaim that he was now...

Making Learning Sticky: Equity & Access to Nature in Urban Environments

A morning in our urban school's garden underscored a vital issue: the inequity in access to nature.

Reimagining Stick Play - The Montessori Way

Last week during our Montessori Mondays series, we wrote about the power of observation, a practice that authentic Montessori schools...

Observation: The Authentic and Essential Montessori Classroom Tool

This week we will continue to focus on the Wildflower principle which encompasses the power of authentic Montessori experiences, inside...

Authentic Montessori: A Day in the Life Inside of our Montessori Primary Classroom

This post will offer a glimpse into the day in the life of a Montessori classroom where families can see the Montessori Method in action.

Montessori Mondays Series - Learning More About Our Guiding Principles

Welcome to our Montessori Mondays series where you'll learn more about our 9 guiding principles.

Strolling Through Serenity: How Slow City Walks with Kids Foster Bonds and Mental Wellness

I'm not too sure about you, but usually, the time between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM tends to exist in a period of utter chaos, particularly in...