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As we move past the transitional first days of school and the rhythms of the school year begin to be established, we will begin sending out more details about exactly how Montessori environments work. Each week, you can expect to find a single Montessori material explained in greater detail in your … Read more about Rolling a Rug

Throw away the M&M’s! Or, at least hide them in the cabinet to enjoy. Helping your child to master the toilet doesn’t require candy, stickers and rewards. Children have a natural desire to care for their bodies. Toileting can be a tool for independence learned as easily and painlessly as any … Read more about On the Topic of Toileting

You've heard it before: families that sit down to dinnertime with family together enjoy higher academic outcomes for their kids, higher self-esteem, and more persistence through challenges. Kids whose families eat dinner together regularly are less likely to engage in substance abuse, to experience … Read more about Dinnertime With Family

SOME WORDS OF ADVICE TO TEACHERS, 1924 When you're practicing in a tradition with as much history as Montessori has, sometimes you stumble across gems you hadn't read before. Happy to share this recent find with you:  ~Maria Montessori “Anticipating some of the questions which will … Read more about Some Words of Advice to Teachers

Montessori schools are based on the Montessori method, which Maria Montessori created. It is a child-centered approach to learning that emphasizes cognitive development in each stage of life. It's an innovative approach to teaching children to learn, developing their natural love of learning, and … Read more about What is the Role of the Teacher in the Montessori Method?

"Montessori" can mean a lot of things: the Montessori Method, Dr. Montessori, a philosophy of parenting, of teaching, of life, the materials we use in the classroom... this is a complicated philosophy that's far more than just a curricular package. In brief, Montessori is a philosophy of education … Read more about What Is Montessori?

There are going to be many great bonding times to have with your baby—and one of them is bath time. Bath time can be so much fun with a splashing, giggling baby; but aside from the fun and games, you need to be alert and make sure he's safe during bath time. In this blog, we're sharing awesome … Read more about Terrific Bath Time Tips for Your Infant

It just doesn’t seem possible…your bundle of joy is slowly becoming a toddler right before your eyes. She’s at the age where she’ll be crawling any time now—and once she starts moving she’ll be into everything, especially when she begins to climb and walk! Oh, boy, and you’ve been putting off … Read more about Babyproofing Your Entire Home Will Help Keep Your Toddler Safe

If you ever walk into a Montessori school classroom, you will observe a community of kids, all helping to take care of their environment. Some children may be cleaning the windows, while another is watering the plants. This is an integral part of Montessori education. Children benefit in many … Read more about Montessori at Home: Household Tasks for Children

Montessori classrooms enchant curious observers. How can so many young children engage so independently at once? How come everyone seems so peaceful? What’s so magical about the materials on the shelves? Montessori teachers are often inundated with requests from people who want to be observers in … Read more about Teacher Talk: Observers in the Classroom

Experts agree that you cannot start reading to your child too soon. Some, claim that reading to your baby before birth starts the bonding process even before you hold the newborn in your arms. Of course, cuddling with your baby not only enhances the parent/child relationship but also introduces … Read more about Best Kindergarten Books: Books that will Enrich your Montessori Kindergartener’s Education

Reading is a life skill that has a huge impact on a child's reasoning abilities. Starting the habit of daily reading as you prepare your toddler for school can build a lifetime of learning enjoyment. There are so many books available, that are geared towards Kindergarten readers, so you can choose … Read more about Great Books for your Animal Loving Kindergartner