Read Coty Madrazo’s insight on how work with the mind is so important in the classroom environment.

“In a Montessori classroom, the work with the mind is both intentional and natural, unfolding as children explore their environment with curiosity and purpose.
The classroom itself is designed to nurture this mental development.
Unlike traditional teaching, where knowledge is “given,” in Montessori the mind develops through experience. A child doesn’t just learn numbers—they experience quantity with beads, feel symbols with their fingers, and discover patterns through exploration.
Equally important is the cultivation of mental habits: independence, initiative, and perseverance.
Over time, the Montessori approach fosters not only intelligence but also a love of learning—a mind that is curious, disciplined, and open.”

-Coty Madrazo, Primary Bluebonnet Guide

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