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Hi! I'm an educator working at an amazing nature school--but we need some help! In this buzzing age of technology, my students don't have laptops. The learning we do is self-directed and in this digital age, acquiring research skills and learning how to present ideas cohesively through writing is super valuable. THIS is how technology will help us shape the future in a positive way.

My question is--Will you help? Any donation amount helps and if you can't contribute, sharing the link will help tremendously as well. It would mean the world to me and my amazing students thank you!

Here is the link:
https://www.donorschoose.org/project/my-big-ask-technology-for-our-classroo/9364825/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=directlink&utm_campaign=teacherhub&utm_term=teacher_10038643&rf=directlink-dc-2025-06-teacherhub-teacher_10038643&challengeid=22489783

As a teacher, I’m all about academics. As a parent, I’m all about play!

My favorite part of the day is when my kids are engrossed in play—so deep into a game that they can’t stop won’t stop.

These long involved games have even taken the place of homeschool. My motto is when they are deep in play they are also deep in concentration and I don’t want to do anything to disrupt that.

I learned a lot about how play is important to executive functioning from

You can also find some fun play ideas and tips for parents here:

Finally check out the Montessori Toys & Gifts link in my profile for a personalized list of educational toys your child (and family) will love. 💕

Hi families! If your child is struggling with reading and the traditional approach in school is NOT working, I am providing Montessori-based tutoring for reading to help kids get over the struggle and start to love to read...and be good at it. Message me for details ~ Like, share & comment if you know someone who'll find this helpful! 📚💕

To all the teachers out there, it may not always feel like it but you were made for this.

You are never JUST a teacher. You are an inspiration, a guiding light and a doer of all the seemingly impossible things.

To all the moms out there, this one is for you too. You are your child’s first teacher and an imprint of you will forever form a part of your child’s heart, mind and soul.

You are literally guiding the future leaders of tomorrow and that’s a beautiful thing.

If there’s a teacher friend that you think of reading this, show them some love below ⬇️ 💕

If you’ve ever wondered whether the Montessori approach is appropriate for the neurodiverse or neurodivergent child, definitely keep reading. ➡️

The quotes are directly from the Association of Montessori Internationale and this background info can also found in the biography of Dr. Montessori along with other works by Dr. Montessori herself.

You can also learn more from the accounts below that will be sharing perspectives ⬇️





Have you had any experience with Montessori—at school or at home—and noticed a difference in the way children learn?

Push-pin anyone?? 📌💕

I didn’t know about this until I started my training in a Montessori classroom. And I was blown away by how concentrated children are with this activity and the indirect benefits of it!

My daughter who is a natural born artist loves it and my son enjoys the pictures but doesn’t push-pin for very long.

How to tell if your child will be into it? Try it!

Grab the free download and invite them to do some push-pin art. It can also be used to trace, cut and color.

As far as the push-pin goes…jumbo size is best as it naturally encourages the pincer grip.

The jumbo pushpin and protective padding are in my shop if you want to purchase the whole Push-Pin Art kit.

Everything is linked in my profile or you can check it out via this link: TeachLearnMontessori.org/push-pin-spring

Have fun creating! 💕

So I'm presenting at an expo! I'll be sharing these new push pin art kits to help get your little one's hands ready for writing WHILE having fun in a creative way! Will be available for purchase online soon ~ Message me for details!

If you are in the Tampa area, stop by the 6th Annual Healthy Family & Summer Camp Expo and look for 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗶. I'll see you there!

♡ We just got a new request for a Montessori Baby Gift List! ♡
To learn more about this service visit the link!

Montessori Baby Gift List Montessori-inspired gift ideas for your baby. ♡

If you read the article recently published by the New Yorker, then I invite you to read this as well.

I wrote a response based on my own experiences and I think it’s worth a read.

Click on the Read the Latest on the blog 🔗 link in my bio to read the full response.

Feel free to share it with others as well.

𝘐𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴.

This month for 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗶 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, I’m joining several other parents and educators to talk about bringing a more multicultural perspective to the world of Montessori.

The thing is, we can all agree that Montessori education is generally expensive and typically found in more affluent and less diverse communities. I know this varies but it’s generally been the case.

It didn’t start out this way. Montessori began as a global effort on the part of Dr Montessori (who lived in exile as the result of her beliefs) to liberate the child from the oppressive education model of the time. 📝

And it just so happened that the approach Dr Montessori established was so highly effective that it has been adopted by top private schools. (This approach was originally rejected in the US public sector for a variety of reasons and opposing viewpoints and reintroduced in a private school setting. )

So what’s happened as a result? Well, there’s been a lack of diversity.

But this doesn’t have to be the case. Cosmic Education, one of the pillars of the Montessori philosophy, is at the core of the Montessori approach. It focuses on teaching the child about the world & all the diversity in it. And that’s what I want for my kids. 💯

Swipe left to see examples of some ways to do this via the following accounts:





And please share any ideas you have below!

𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘺.

🤍 Double tap if you agree & read below for a chance to win a free Montessori baby registry!

The 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗶 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁 is a done-for-you baby registry with all the Montessori things your baby will need.

This is a customized service for moms-to-be which includes:
🤍 Your very own registry webpage with Montessori gift ideas for baby.

🤍An explanation of how each item is Montessori-aligned and helps support baby’s development.

🤍Direct links for friends and family to purchase gifts and a digital guestbook for them to sign.

*Bonus*
You also get direct email support for 7 days!

Here’s how you can get a free 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗶 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁:

*Open only to residents of the US*

1. Like this post
2. Leave a comment with the US state you are located in & what you love about Montessori
3. Tag a friend!

You can also share this post to your stories for an extra entry! Remember to tag so that I know you shared it!

Ends Monday, March 7, 2022 at 11:59pm EST. The winner will be selected at random and announced on Wednesday March 9, 2020 by 11:59pm EST via direct message. Make sure you can receive messages from and check your messages often. We are not responsible for overlooked messages.

If you win, you MUST acknowledge & accept the prize (a digital Montessori baby registry) within 24 hours of being contacted or an alternate recipient will be chosen.

The 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗶 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁 will be delivered digitally. If you are named the winner, you will need to complete the official gift list registration form located on the TeachLearnMontessori.org website. You will need to provide a valid email address to receive the link to your personalized gift list.

This is a digital product. No physical goods or services will be delivered. You MUST be located in the United States.

Note: This is an unofficial contest and not sponsored by Instagram. Just a little something to help families bring the gift of Montessori home. 🤍

Save this post for when your kids are interested in learning about the Dominican Republic! 🇩🇴

I recently shared a brief recap on the history & culture of this country, which also happens to be where I was born. Did you see it?

The Montessori teacher in me couldn’t resist also sharing the curriculum areas these lessons support. Hope you find it helpful!

Have you done country studies with your children? What’s been your favorite one?