Preparation of the Hand
Every detail of a Montessori classroom and curriculum is very purposefully designed. Maria Montessori so brilliantly constructed her...
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Dec 14, 20223 min read
What Does "Freedom and Limits" Mean?
The idea of freedom and limits is fundamental to the Montessori philosophy but is often misunderstood. Some people hear this phrase and...
Sep 28, 20222 min read
The Power of Self-Correction
Maria Montessori meticulously designed the materials and spaces that she created for young children. She considered all aspects of the...
Sep 13, 20221 min read
Phrases To Use Instead of "Good Job"
At Fiore, our goal is to build the child’s intrinsic motivation. In order to achieve this, we work to reduce the amount of adult opinion...
Sep 7, 20224 min read
Lunch at Fiore
Lunch in a primary environment at Fiore might look a little different from your own memories of school lunches. Although each class...
Aug 31, 20223 min read
How do you know when to offer help?
How often in life do we come across a skill or task that feels difficult, maybe even impossible but we work hard, practice, experiment,...
Aug 10, 20223 min read
Tips for Preparing for School
The first day of school is almost here! The start of the school year is full of emotions, from anticipation to excitement and maybe even...
Aug 10, 20222 min read
What Does Independence Look Like In a Classroom at Fiore?
Offering opportunities for independence is a cornerstone of education at Fiore. Dr.Montessori famously said, “Never help a child with a...
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