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Materials Spotlight: The History Question Charts
26 Aug, 2024
Montessori History Question Charts spark exploration & research, guiding children in learning about civilizations through engaging, organized questions.
A Healthy Relationship with Work
19 Aug, 2024
Explore how Montessori values work for child development, highlighting the differences between adult and child work & the importance of self-construction.
Back to School in Five Steps
12 Aug, 2024
Get tips on preparing your child for school: mealtime independence, dressing skills, goodbye routines, schedule adjustments, and important check-ins.
Why Try? The Impact of Screen Time
05 Aug, 2024
Parenting is tough, & tech is tempting. But screen time can harm development. Reduce it with communication and community support for a healthier childhood.
The Absorbent Mind
25 Sep, 2023
Dr. Montessori realized that children’s minds operate in a fundamentally different way. Children under six are absorbing everything in their environment.
Moving Away from How Was Your Day?
18 Sep, 2023
It can be hard for children to talk about their experiences at school. If we shift our approach, we can often get more insight into our children’s day.
Family Challenge: Support Young Lunch Packers!
11 Sep, 2023
Rather than taking on the sole responsibility of preparing lunches for our children, let's make a commitment toward helping them become their own lunch packers!
The Significance of Being on Time
04 Sep, 2023
It makes a world of difference when children arrive on time; a guide is able to greet them and everyone is in the classroom at the start of the day.
Participation in Practical Matters
21 Aug, 2023
Young children yearn to participate in practical matters, like cleaning, taking care of others, and tending to their own needs too.
A Supportive Summer
19 Jun, 2023
If we think about the big picture of what children need, it can be easier to think of activities that will satisfy those needs and support natural development.
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