by Beth Niemann | Feb 27, 2023 | Montessori Education Week
In 1906, Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian physician, educator, and women’s rights activist was invited to create a school for young children in San Lorenzo, a poor, inner-city district of Rome. There, she worked with some of the area’s most disadvantaged children. She...
by Beth Niemann | Feb 23, 2023 | Montessori Education Week
Join us as we celebrate Montessori Education Week! February 26 – March 4, is Montessori Education Week, a week to celebrate the benefits of the Montessori method, a child-centered approach developed in the early 1900’s by Italian physician Maria Montessori....
by Beth Niemann | Feb 3, 2023 | The Montessori Classroom
Introduction Observation is at the heart of Montessori education. It’s a dynamic process that guides educators in understanding each child’s unique learning journey. In this blog post, we will explore the profound role of observation in Montessori,...
by Beth Niemann | Dec 8, 2022 | Parent Resources
We were grateful to host Renee Matson for a Parent Connect Event on November 17. Her focus is one of co-regulated parenting and teaching which encourages adults to pause and look ahead so that they can design an environment that supports the best of what a child has...
by Beth Niemann | Dec 8, 2022 | Elementary, Parent Resources
At CRA, we are fortunate to host an Elementary program that serves the needs of children all through the plane of development from age 6 through age 12 (1st through 6th grades!). The Montessori Elementary curriculum keys on sparking the imaginations of children in...
