Hello, hello! Today’s blog post and the origin video which goes with it is a little different. Normally, we’d connect live in my TALK WITH MIRKA FB/IG LIVE SHOW, but this time, I’m sharing something pre-recorded. Why? Because I’m actually taking a little time for myself—a quick retreat to a spa for two and a half days. I’m going...
As the end of the calendar year approaches, it’s a time to slow down and reflect. Last week, I shared three exercises to help you look back on the past year—your achievements and the areas you’d still like to work on. If you need a reminder, you can revisit those exercises on the Montessori Institute Prague Facebook Page....
Montessori education isn’t just about children—it’s also about us. How do we balance what we do for others with what we need for our own peace and joy? Barbara Murphy, an expert on Montessori and well-being, discussed this in a recent conversation with Mirka. The Montessori Principles That Foster Well-Being Barbara highlighted how the core elements of Montessori...
Starting a Montessori business brings immense joy but also significant challenges. Katalin Lovassy, founder of Green Heart Montessori, shares how she balances family life, entrepreneurship, and her passion for spreading Montessori philosophy. One of the main challenges she highlights is finding balance between family time and building her projects. “Days are short, nights are long,” she...
Embarking on a journey to become a Montessori guide is far more than an educational endeavor—it’s a deeply personal transformation. Madlena Ulrich, AMI 3-6 Trainer, shared during a recent episode of “Talks with Mirka” how the process touches every aspect of who we are, from self-discipline to creativity, and even humor. One of the first and perhaps most surprising steps...
Watch/read my conversation with Madlena and understand the importance of knowing why we observe and why we keep records of our observations in the Montessori classroom. There are things we absolutely need to know and things that are less critical.
As the middle of October settles in, leaders of Montessori Programs and Schools around the world face unique challenges that shape the remainder of their school year. Watch our latest episode of “Talks with Mirka” below, this time featuring Sue Pritzker, trainer of AMI Administrators Course. School has been in session for about a month. New beginnings...
