by Tim Seldin | Sep 16, 2025 | Blog
As adults, we often crave variety, excitement, and spontaneity — but for young children, there is great comfort and security in consistency and routine. At Rockridge Montessori, one of the ways we foster emotional security, independence, and concentration is by...
by Tim Seldin | Sep 16, 2025 | Blog
One of the most distinctive and often surprising features of Montessori education is the mixed-age classroom. Unlike traditional schools, where children are grouped strictly by age or grade, Montessori classrooms bring together children across a three-year age...
by Tim Seldin | Sep 16, 2025 | Blog
One of the most fascinating and vital concepts in Montessori education is the understanding of how children learn in their early years — specifically, through what Dr. Maria Montessori termed the Absorbent Mind and Sensitive Periods. If you’ve ever watched your child...
by Tim Seldin | Sep 16, 2025 | Blog
Montessori doesn’t stop at the classroom door. In fact, the Montessori approach thrives when it extends into the home. At Rockridge Montessori, we encourage families to create environments at home that reflect the same principles of respect, order, independence, and...
by Tim Seldin | Sep 16, 2025 | Blog
Why is Independence So Important in Early Childhood? Children are innately driven to learn how to function in the world. The more they can do for themselves, the more capable, confident, and motivated they become. Dr. Maria Montessori observed that true education is...
by Tim Seldin | Sep 14, 2025 | Blog
Montessori 101: What Every Parent Should Know as We Begin the Year Dear Rockridge Parents, Welcome — or welcome back — to another exciting year at Rockridge Montessori School! Whether you are just beginning your journey with us or returning with a child who’s...
by Tim Seldin | Sep 14, 2023 | Blog
New research compares Montessori and traditional schools. This is a summary of a recent meta-analysis research study Posted on September 13, 2023, by Psychology Today. KEY POINTS A new analysis compares Montessori and traditional education. The data show that a...
by Tim Seldin | Jan 26, 2020 | Blog
In this interview, with Kelly Krueger Thomas, Tim Seldin, NewGate Head of School and President of the Montessori Foundation and Chair of the International Montessori Council, shares what it is about the Montessori approach that nurtures creativity and inventiveness...
by joyce | Jan 19, 2020 | Blog
When our son and daughter began in Montessori at age 18 months and 3 and a half, we were just looking for a really good place for them to be while my husband and I were at work. After a series of disappointing in-home caregivers and “preschools,” we were nervous but...
by Tim Seldin | Nov 17, 2019 | Blog
Photo Credit Peter Shepherd https://theappliancejudge.co.uk/ This is a classic essay written some years ago by our dear friend, Kathryn Kvols. It is timeless and applicable regardless, whether you celebrate Christman, Hannukah, or any other holiday where it is...
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