Originally published by Redfin Imagination and kids go hand-in-hand. And when it’s playtime, a kids playroom should be filled with toys that spark their imagination and creativity. Whether that’s with a kitchen playset for a child that loves the idea of being a chef or a...
Did you know that children lose an average of one month’s worth of school-year learning over the summer? Otherwise known as summer learning loss, this phenomenon tends to affect children of higher grade levels ‒ but it can still occur among preschoolers and kindergartners. Summer has arrived,...
Summer is almost here! With places and activities opening up throughout the Greater Houston area, every family is ready to get out and have fun after more than a year of COVID-19 lockdowns and social distancing protocols. While summer should be an exciting and relaxing time,...
Early childhood is a crucial period to develop characteristics and skills and shape an individual’s identity. As parents, we want to make sure we instill ethical morals and values into our children while they are young. The classroom community is a perfect place to start...
How can parents nurture compassionate, critical thinkers? Empathy and critical thinking have always shaped the Montessori classroom. There’s no shortage of ways parents and teachers can directly and indirectly teach young children how to be compassionate individuals and healthy decision makers. Unbeknownst to many, science education...
Most of us associate Valentine’s Day with hearts, candy, cards, flowers, and telling people we love them. But when it comes to celebrating a Montessori Valentine’s Day, we as parents can show our children what it means to love, learn, think of others, and appreciate...
Child development knows no borders; no matter their culture or physical location, a child's mind is ever-changing, requiring no direct teaching as it unconsciously absorbs the world around them. In Montessori education, we describe this early stage of childhood development as the absorbent mind, and parenting...
2020 has been a unique and challenging year, but it has given us all the more reason to celebrate our community, practice gratitude, and show empathy to others. With a Montessori approach to the holiday season, families can teach children the true meaning of this...
‘Tis the season for turkey, decorating, and celebrating gratitude! Even though Thanksgiving will look and feel very different for families across Texas and the United States in 2020, there has never been a better time for Montessori families to slow down, practice gratitude at home, and...
Just like so many other events and activities, Halloween is going to look a bit different this year. While we may not be able to celebrate the spooky fall holiday the same way, this time of year can still be a great opportunity for you...