Remember when we said that there were ways to apply the Montessori method at home now that school is out? Our previous post discussed a few ways to do so, but there are many more things you can do so that your child can continue...
Summer is here! The school year came and went. As a parent, you’re probably wondering how you will keep all the incredible benefits of your child’s Montessori education going now that school is out. Don’t worry because the Montessori method is just as applicable at...
Montessori is not just an approach to education, it is also a way of life. It is about allowing your child to be seen, understood, and accepted for who they are. It’s about being their guide to become the best version of themselves. However, this...
In a previous post, we took a look at some common myths associated with Montessori schools and debunked them so that you could have a clearer understanding of what Montessori programs have to offer your child. Here, we address and clarify more of those myths. Myth:...
Montessori classroom materials have built-in controls that let the child know when they have performed the activity correctly. "Control of error" is a design feature that allows the material itself to give feedback, letting the child know when they have performed the activity correctly. The solution to the...
Everyone complains about how stressful holidays are: between shopping, wrapping gifts, hosting extended families, cooking, and visiting, the hustle and bustle of the holidays are often more of a headache than it is a time of peace and joy. Unfortunately, we can pass along that stress...
There are so many fun fall traditions that we all look forward to each year: picking apples, pumpkin-spiced everything, and of course, Halloween: carving pumpkins, dressing up, and trick-or-treating. But not every child reacts the same way to the spooky fall holiday. Tone down the scare...