“Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” ~ Maria Montessori A pioneer of progressive education, Maria Montessori believed
Category: Montessori Education
A Montessori Holiday Gift Guide: Toddlers–Middle School
With so many toys out there, it can be hard to find gifts that are both fun and meaningful for children. In keeping with the
At-Home Learning Platform Elevates Online Education
Custom instruction, counseling and enrichment for all ages Daily classroom meetings and one-on-one teacher check-ins are still part of each student’s day at Inly School,
Toddler House: Nurturing Curiosity and Exploration
An Inly Parent’s Perspective by Rachel Rich Each morning I drop off my two toddlers to Inly’s Toddler House teachers. My girls are two and
Benefits of the Same Classroom & Teacher for Multiple Years
An Inly Parent’s Perspective by Rachel RichIn my former career I was a 7th and 8th grade history teacher at a charter school that practiced a concept
Montessori Inspired Holiday Gift Guide
An Inly Parent’s Perspective by Rachel Rich The winter months bring holidays, celebration, family time, and a season of gift giving. Gifting when done with purpose and
Preschool Montessori Materials 101: “Brown Stair” Spotlight
The Brown Stair COMPONENTS:• 10 wooden prisms• Length: 20 cm• Width: 1 cm to 10 cm square(All the same length but graduated height and width)
Everything You Ever Wondered About Montessori Materials
(Never be afraid to ask!) One parent recently confessed that although her two children had gone through the Montessori school curriculum from the toddler and
Montessori Toys and Gifts: A Happy Holiday Shopping Guide
What Are Montessori Toys? M is for Montessori-friendly O is for Open-ended N is for Natural T is for Timeless E is for Eco-minded S
Montessori and Learning Styles: A multi-sensory approach for all learners
How do Montessori schools address different learning styles? They embrace them all, by nature, and at all grades levels. Since the Montessori philosophy is learner-driven,
Nurturing and Empowering Young Leaders
Annual Leadership Summit for Kindergarten and Grade 3, 6 and 8 Students John F Kennedy said, “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” At
Inly’s Technology Philosophy
By Julie Kelly-Detwiler and Kelley Huxtable Our Parent Insight Event on Technology was missed due to snow days, but we wanted to share some of
Inly is GOING PLACES—this year and beyond
By Donna Milani Luther We are delighted to welcome new and returning families to Inly and to start another school year together. Inly—and the children
The Montessori Magic
by Julie Kelly-Detwiler The summer months at Inly are filled with preparation. We pull everything apart, put it all back together, enhance, improve, and beautify.
The Misconceptions about Montessori and Competition
By Julie Kelly-Detwiler As a Montessori educator, I field many questions about this unique educational approach, and contend with many misconceptions. One that strikes a