Inside a Guidepost Montessori Classroom

Curious about what goes into a Montessori classroom setup? Want to know what to look for in an authentic Montessori classroom? We've curated the top stories from our Guidepost blog to get started.

Oct 12, 2023

The Guidepost Approach to Developing a Child's Mathematical Mind

By the end of the capstone Kindergarten year of Children’s House, a Montessori child has advanced farther in math than most would believe possible. But even more importantly, she understands, from the ground up, why and how it all works.

Sep 27, 2023

The Guidepost Approach to Developing Strong Readers (Who Love to Read!)

In Children’s House, the child begins studying phonics at 2.5 to 3 years old, and, by the capstone year, experiences an "explosion of literacy." She can read books, understand complex sentences, and loves to study advanced vocabulary and grammar. What are the core features of the curriculum making this unprecedented progress possible?

Apr 29, 2021

The Difference Between Montessori and Daycare

Weighing up child care options? Learn about the differences between Montessori schools and daycare centers, so that you can select the best arrangement for your family.

Apr 22, 2021

What Makes a Montessori Classroom Different?

Any school can market itself as Montessori — here are five signs to look for in an authentic Montessori classroom.

Watch how children in our Toddler program interact with their environment

the third teacher.

In Montessori, the classroom plays a key role in a child's learning. Montessori believed that children thrive in environments that are thoughtfully and intentionally prepared to spark curiosity and exploration. In fact, it is common in the Montessori method to reference the Environment as the Third Teacher.

The premise of The Third Teacher is that in every classroom environment there are three entities responsible for teaching and learning; the first is the teacher, the second is the student, and the third is the environment.