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A 7-month-old baby sitting and playing with a wooden Montessori Object Permanence Box, dropping a ball into the hole to learn about cause and effect.
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Object Permanence: Why "Peek-a-Boo" is Serious Work

To an adult, hiding your face behind your hands is a silly game. To a 6-month-old, it is a magic...

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Montessori Weaning: Independence from the First Bite
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Montessori Weaning: Independence from the First Bite

In many households, feeding time involves "airplane spoons" and distraction. In Montessori, it involves a tiny table, a real glass,...

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A mother making eye contact and talking gently with her 4-month-old baby during a diaper change, illustrating the concept of respectful caregiving and interaction.
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Respectful Caregiving: Why We Talk With the Baby, Not At Them

We often treat infants as cute objects to be managed—we pick them up, wipe their faces, and change their clothes...

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A 4-month-old baby lifting their head during tummy time to look into a low horizontal Montessori mirror, engaging in self-discovery and concentration.
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The Mirror Phase: Supporting Concentration and Self-Discovery

In a Montessori nursery, a low horizontal mirror is a staple. But why? Is it for vanity? Far from it....

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From Reflex to Intention: The Development of the Hand
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From Reflex to Intention: The Development of the Hand

Maria Montessori famously said, "The hands are the instruments of man's intelligence." Between 3 and 6 months, a miracle happens:...

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The Fourth Trimester: Recreating the Womb Environment
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The Fourth Trimester: Recreating the Womb Environment

The first three months of life are often called the "Fourth Trimester." It is a bridge between two worlds. Learn...

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