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...