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Creating a “Yes Space” for Young Children – Encouraging Independence Through Environment and Language
A Montessori Perspective on Parenting with PositivityAt Hala Kahiki Montessori School of Lāna‘i, we embrace the Hawaiian value of aloha—love, respect, and kindness—and we infuse this spirit into everything we do. One of the simplest and most powerful ways you can carry these values into your home is by creating a yes space. Rooted in Montessori philosophy,…
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The Absorbent Mind: How Young Children Learn and How We Can Support Them
Maria Montessori’s concept of the absorbent mind is one of the most powerful insights into early childhood development. She observed that from birth to around age six, children learn in a way that is entirely different from adults. Instead of absorbing information through conscious effort, young children take in everything around them naturally and effortlessly—like…
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Giving and Receiving: Building a Culture of Generosity
The Montessori philosophy encourages the development of the whole child—intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically. One of the key social principles embedded in this approach is the concept of giving and receiving. For children 6 and under, this principle is not just about material exchanges but also about the mutual acts of kindness, respect, and collaboration…
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The Art of Giving and Receiving with the Young Child
For many families and cultures around the world, December is a time of giving and receiving gifts, food, and love. Whether it is a physical gift or an intangible one, we need to be intentional with our expectations for the young child during the holiday season. Young children, under the age of 6 years old,…
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Thoughtful Gift Giving Ideas
The gift giving season is upon us, and with that comes an onslaught of marketing and media for the latest and greatest toys. We’ve simplified it this year with a list* of Hala Kahiki Montessori School approved thoughtful gift giving ideas that are engaging, encourage learning and exploration and can be used and loved for…
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Montessori at Home?
Can you do Montessori at home? The short answer – YES! The long answer – Yes, and… Montessori can be implemented in many forms based on the adult and the environment in which the child resides. The Montessori philosophy is about engaging the child in life being lived, while providing purposeful and challenging work or…
