One of the most beautiful aspects of the Montessori method is how it transforms abstract mathematical concepts into concrete, hands-on experiences. Addition with exchanging—often called “carrying” in traditional math—is a perfect example of how Montessori materials help children see, touch, and understand what is really happening with numbers.   In the photo above, we see a child working with Montessori number blocks and place-value materials on a floor mat. This setup is intentional and...

On January 6, 1907 , in a modest ground-floor apartment at Via dei Serpenti 99 in Rome, a quiet revolution began. City officials in the San Lorenzo district were not seeking an educational breakthrough. They simply needed someone to supervise the children of working families who were being left alone all day. What they received instead was a radical reimagining of childhood itself. That day, Maria Montessori , one of Italy’s first female physicians, opened the doors to the very first Casa dei...

Mindful Montessori of Old Tappan – Parent Workshop Reflection At Mindful Montessori of Old Tappan, we believe that educating a child begins with a shared understanding: children flourish best when schools and families grow alongside one another . This month’s parent workshop, “Your Social Emotional Child,”  led by our own Simona Sanan, offered a warm, insightful, and practical conversation around how children develop socially and emotionally—and how we can support them together. The evening...