Montessori
Staying the Course: Montessori and the Kindergarten Year
Parents whose children are in their second year of a primary classroom are faced with a big decision: should…
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Child Development
Montessori Basics: The Planes of Development
Maria Montessori based her entire educational philosophy on the idea that children developed through a series of four…
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Montessori
The Top 7 Benefits of Self-Directed Play!
Perhaps you’ve heard about self-directed play, also known as open-ended play. The concept is nothing new and has, in…
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Montessori
The 6 Reasons Montessori Will Work For Your Child
Perhaps you have a friend with a child in a Montessori program. Maybe you have heard about Montessori at a local…
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How Research Is Proving that Montessori Works
Many parents choose Montessori for their kids because they appreciate how the approach respects their children as…
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Montessori
Freedom Within Limits
“To let the child do as he likes when he has not yet developed any powers of control is to betray the idea of…
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Articles of Interest
What Are Executive Functions? And Why Are They So Important For Your Child?
As a parent, how important would you rate the following skills for your child? Self-control Self-discipline Focus…
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Articles of Interest
Independence and the Montessori Child
“Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” -Maria Montessori Benefits of Cultivating…
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Child Development
Foster Creative Thinking at Home With This Easy Art Project
Creative thinking contributes to the invention of new ideas, perspectives, concepts, principles, and products in our…
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Parenting
Logical and Natural Consequences
Raising children is a beautiful, surprising, heart-warming, and challenging adventure. But what’s the best way to…
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Child Development
Gift Ideas That Align With Your Child’s Natural Development
The holiday season is in full swing and if you haven’t already started your shopping you’re probably thinking about…
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Montessori
Montessori Basics: What is the Montessori work period?
You may already know a bit about the Montessori work period, also known as the work cycle. What exactly is it, and why…
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