'Be kinder to yourself. And then let your kindness flood the world.' - Pema Chodron

🌿 Montessori Moments Newsletter

🌸 A Note on Kindness and Patience

In Montessori, kindness and patience are not just values we talk about—they are lived experiences we model for children every day. From the way we greet each child in the morning to the calm tone we use during transitions, our actions show children what respect, compassion, and care look like.

Patience allows children the time to try, to struggle, and to succeed at their own pace. Kindness shows them that they are valued members of the community. Together, these qualities create a foundation for peace and empathy—cornerstones of the Montessori approach.

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Why Grace and Courtesy Lessons Start in the Infant Years

When most people hear “grace and courtesy,” they think of #toddlers learning to say please and thank you, or #preschoolers practicing how to politely interrupt a conversation. But in Montessori, grace and courtesy begin much earlier—right in the infant years.

🎯 Test Your Knowledge!

At what age does Montessori say the “absorbent mind” is most active?

a) 0–3 years

b) 6–12 years

c) 12–18 years

Which Montessori practice helps children build social skills?

a) Grace and Courtesy Lessons

b) Memorization Drills

c) Competitive Games

True or False: Infants cannot learn social skills until they can talk.

True

False

(Answers at the bottom!)

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Raising Peaceful Learners: The Montessori Advantage

We’re excited to highlight Raising Peaceful Learners: The Montessori Advantage, a professional development course designed for childcare providers and educators.

This training has been approved by the American Montessori Society (AMS) for continuing professional development hours.

Inside this course, you’ll:

Unlock the five guiding principles of Montessori, like respect for the child and the power of the prepared environment.
Explore how hands-on learning and individualized pacing help children thrive.
Learn the art of Grace and Courtesy, giving children social skills that last a lifetime.
Discover Peace Education, which nurtures empathy, harmony, and conflict resolution in young minds.

By mastering these transformative principles, you’ll create a nurturing environment that inspires independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

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💛 Teaching Sympathy, Empathy & Kindness

In Montessori, empathy is not a lesson from a book—it’s experienced in real life. We encourage kindness through:

Modeling Respect: Children see adults treating each other with care.
Practical Life Activities: Helping one another in snack prep or cleaning fosters cooperation.
Grace & Courtesy Lessons: Saying “excuse me” or offering help builds awareness of others.
Peace Corners: Spaces for calming down teach children to process emotions with empathy.

When children are given real opportunities to care for others, they grow into compassionate, thoughtful individuals.

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The Magic of Montessori Music and Movement

🎵 Activity: “Follow the Beat” with Everyday Instruments

A Resource for Teachers & Parents

Music and rhythm are natural ways for young children to connect with their environment, their bodies, and each other. In Montessori, music isn’t about memorizing songs—it’s about exploration, movement, and joyful expression.

This activity introduces children to rhythm and beat in a simple, hands-on way.

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✅ Quiz Answers

a) 0–3 years
a) Grace and Courtesy Lessons
False

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