Get tips on preparing your child for school: mealtime independence, dressing skills, goodbye routines, schedule adjustments, and important check-ins.
Parenting is tough, & tech is tempting. But screen time can harm development. Reduce it with communication and community support for a healthier childhood.
Montessori feedback fosters self-assessment, independence, and growth, emphasizing strengths and revisions to build confidence and a love of learning.
Elizabeth Heller promotes mindfulness for kids through breathing, movement, & journals, enhancing emotional & physical wellness & family connection.
Mindfulness helps parents stay present, fostering emotional regulation & confidence in children, aligning with Montessori values.
Summer adventure time! Use The Lost Book of Adventure for tips. Try hiking, rafting, catching fireflies, and stargazing. Enjoy the outdoors!
Montessori fosters creativity and imagination through real-world exploration, encouraging self-generated pretend play over adult-imposed fantasy.
Montessori assessment avoids traditional tests, focusing on authentic tasks and formative feedback for holistic student growth and self-directed learning.
Body schema, our internal body awareness, develop through sensory experiences and movement, crucial for confident, integrated children.
Summer's a time for self-reflection in parenting. Understand behavior through needs & mistaken goals. Start with self-acceptance & empathy.
Explore summer reads for parents: Hunt, Gather, Parent—ancient wisdom; 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do—resilience; No More Mean Girls—compassion.
Montessori integrates music into the curriculum, fostering sensorial experiences, literacy, and cultural understanding, nurturing spontaneous expression.
Encouraging summer camp attendance for children fosters independence, social skills, and self-discovery, even if met with initial resistance.
Montessori classrooms use color coding for organization and learning, aiding cognition across subjects and fostering neural connections.
The process for addressing challenging behavior in children through collaborative problem-solving, intending to foster cooperation while working towards solutions together.
The Montessori approach can be intimidating at times. There are many misconceptions about Montessori but the methodology is backed by results.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day we have recommended some books about him and his movement.
Social and emotional learning is a hot topic in today's education world. Montessori elementary environments have this built into their curriculum.
What’s the difference between taking a walk to keep up with a workplace exercise challenge and taking a walk because you want to? Intrinsic motivation.
The holiday season is a wonderful time to cherish rituals as a family. In this blog, we hope to give you a few more ideas to add to your list.
Babies & toddlers have many ways of communicating with people. It varies based on their age. Learn more about how your child is communicating with you!
Interdependence is a skill that is not taught explicitly in most schools. Learn more about how the Montessori approach supports this important topic!
The school and family connection is important for both parties involved. How do we strengthen it? What does it mean to have a connection between these two?
A mindful approach to parenting during the holidays: how it can shift our perspective, and what it means to be truly present with and for our children.
We all know about the five senses, but what about the 6th sense? Young children delight in refining their awareness of their “stereognostic sense.”
We explore the magic and mystery of the origin of language to better appreciate what children accomplish when they master spoken and written language skills.
Is your child struggling? Are you feeling frustrated? We share an approach that can help your child feel heard, validated, and open to finding solutions.
We share some tips to make the Halloween experience educational, respectful, fun, and developmentally appropriate. Enjoy!
Throughout history, the number three has been upheld as significant. We share some secrets behind the power of three in the Montessori process of learning!
