This research project revolved around the importance of Socratic seminars in Montessori middle schools. The goal was to establish an online seminar library for the teachers at Parkway Montessori Middle School, which included ...

The use of manipulatives have been a big debate with math teachers. Are they helpful? Do they distract students? What makes a good manipulative? What are the manipulatives that are distracting? Can the use of ...

Children are inherently connected to nature and fascinated by living things; there is a significant body of research discussing the benefits of children interacting with nature on a regular basis. Due to a variety of ...

This research explored methods to develop tools and systems that build math vocabulary and recognition of the type of math operations required according to problems posed in a lower elementary classroom. Participants in ...

As teachers, we strive to help every student be successful and develop a love for learning. We want, and expect, that every child can and will be successful. However, we are still falling short of our goal. Too much time ...

A significant body of research exists connecting parent involvement to the academic success of a child. This research explored practical ways to encourage and remove barriers to that involvement while continuing to foster ...

Displays of children's artwork are common in early childhood classrooms. Maria Montessori, however, did not write about visual displays. Just like in all other areas of the classroom a Montessori guide should ponder over ...

In the spring of 2014, a public Midwestern elementary Montessori charter school governance board president along with other governance board members set out on a journey of discovery. They began by inviting the staff into ...

When students behave pro-socially for extrinsic reasons, the results tend to be short-term and likely in need of constant reinforcement. However, teachers struggle with developing practical alternative strategies to ...

The Montessori method is growing in public education. But it is a complex method with many aspects, and there is much potential for misunderstanding and mis-emphasis. In the midst of the many external pressures of a ...