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The kids are home from school. Maybe you're still working, or trying to. Maybe you're juggling grandparents or babysitters or other parents, trading off time so that you can get done all the things you need to get done despite the fact that your children are on vacation.  Remember that old … Read more about Parenting on Vacation

It's a good time of year to take stock of the people who have helped your child to get this far: the teachers and classroom assistants, the school support staff and after-school guides who've walked with your child from those early, frightened days of school, the support staff around your school who … Read more about Modeling Gratitude For You Toddler

We carry a lot of roles as teachers, many based on the expectations we have of what we'll be to others: the giving nature, the self-sacrifice, the humility. But also: the exhaustion, the lack of appreciation, the demands placed upon that interfere with the care for oneself. We are afraid to slow … Read more about Teachers Need To Rest And Recharge

It's an old game in Montessori teacher education programs: can you give your "elevator speech about Montessori," that brief explanation of what we do that could fit into the length of time it takes for your elevator to reach its floor? Can you explain why you Montessori to grandparents, friends in … Read more about Misconceptions and the Elevator Speech

“We’ll read one book before bedtime,” you tell your child. “Four.” “Two.” “Three.” “OK. Three. But that’s all.” Of our children’s many intrinsic gifts, the art of negotiation is often the most universal. Understanding us as intimately as we understand them, our children know how to … Read more about The Art of Negotiation, or Why You Shouldn’t Argue with a Three-Year-Old

With Spring time finally here and warmer weather approaching its the perfect time to introduce some Spring time books to your kindergartener. This week, we have some suggestions for books about all things creepy and crawly, with our bug themed read aloud for kindergarteners. There are great picture … Read more about Bug Themed Spring Read Alouds

If you're like most parents of small children, you want the best education possible for your child. More and more parents are discovering the many benefits of Montessori education. Here's what you need to know about the Montessori method, along with a few other considerations. What Is the … Read more about Understanding the Montessori Method

Baking at home is one of those simple joys in life. Everyone loves fresh baked treats from toddlers to grandmothers. And they don't even take that long to make. Whether you cook from scratch or are perfecting your box mix technique, the result is always warm, delicious, and oh so rewarding. Of … Read more about Delicious and Healthy Home Baking Solutions

Who doesn't love the fresh air, bold colors, and clear skies of spring? It's a season of birth, of new beginnings and new stories to tell. For children, it's a time to learn about the beauty of nature and the importance of preserving the environment. For teachers, it's a time to give them the … Read more about Get into the Season with These 4 Spring-Themed Picture Books

Independent, child-directed, hands-on, interest-based learning… So, what does all of that philosophy look like when put into practice? What can you really expect in a Montessori classroom? Where does learning happen? Because the Montessori Method follows a child’s natural stages of … Read more about What Is The Role Of The Montessori Classroom?

Quite a number of early children's books contain rhyming patterns, and there's good reason for that! Research into children's literacy suggests that rhyming helps them to learn to break down and understand the structure of words, since sounds and letters are frequently repeated. Rhymes are also … Read more about Rhyme Time Read-Alouds

A beautiful children's book is a combination of elements. It has a memorable storyline, characters we can relate to, and wonderful illustrations. Children and adults delight in books with page after page of beautiful illustrations. Quality artwork can really turn a great book into a beautiful book. … Read more about 10 Picture Books with Beautiful Illustrations