Articles of Interest
Is it rude, mean or bullying?
The word bully has come to be the catch all word to describe someone who has done something unkind to another child. …
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Intrinsic Motivation Lasts a Lifetime
Sunstone is not a place where children have to go to have information delivered to them; it is a place they look…
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Child Development
Age Appropriate Chores for Children
Age Appropriate Chores for Children Some call them chores, we call them contributions to the life of the family and…
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Child Development
Raising Emotionally Resilient Children
The crux of good mental/emotional health is a quality known as “emotional resilience” – the ability to withstand…
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Child Development
Preparation of the Mathematical Mind Starts Young
Children in the primary classrooms (ages 3-6) don’t know they are learning the foundations of multiplication,…
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Child Development
7 Ways to Encourage Independence
You probably know that encouraging independence is a hallmark of Montessori education and parenting. The best way to…
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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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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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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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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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