Caitlin Reusche

A tray returned to the shelf after a child used the eye dropper to fill the small suction cups. Water on the floor, trays askew, misplaced works — a child has been here. A child has learned  here. The true signs of a functioning Montessori classroom are not perfectly rolled rugs or pristine shelves that look untouched by little hands. Rather, the nicks on the Pink Tower, the mixed-up golden beads, and the out-of-order sandpaper letters tell the real story. These are the marks of...

What’s your best thrift find? I can think of two things. First, I snagged a Stokke Tripp Trapp chair which retails for $220, for a...

Prepared Montessori Environment It’s that time of year again! We are entering preschool enrollment season. Philadelphia is full of so...