Montessori in the Summertime
Summer is a time of adventure and exploration, especially for children! The weather allows for so many learning opportunities that can be incorporated into any summer day. The next time you find yourself in the great outdoors, consider trying out some of these simple, Montessori-based activities with your kids! 1. Cloud Watching with a Purpose The next […]
Kid-Friendly Outings in Houston
Houston is the fourth largest U.S. city, so it’s no surprise that it is chock-full of things to do. It’s also a kid-friendly city, boasting many hands-on attractions that are sure to delight both kids and adults alike. As we move further into summer, here are a few of our favorite attractions for the whole […]
Creative Games To Play As A Family During Summer Break
Learning does not have to stop during the summer months. Below are some educational games you can play with your kids while on vacation that encourage learning in an entertaining manner so that they will return to school ready to learn. Beach Obstacle Course If you are planning a vacation by the beach, consider setting up […]
How to Help Your Child Prepare for a Field Trip
For many people, when they think back to their Elementary school experience, some of the most memorable moments they have are from the outings they got to take with their classmates. Student field trips are important for a child’s intellectual and emotional development. They are an important way for a child to gain a sense […]
The Story Behind Our Logo
We are celebrating 35 years of creating self-inspired learners in Houston and Pearland this year. Since we were founded in 1984, Montessori School of Downtown has proudly displayed its unique beach ball logo at every campus. While some may dismiss it as just a colorful image, the beach ball was actually carefully chosen to represent MSODT’s core […]
Conflict Resolution
Giving Children Tools for Conflict Resolution Conflicts are a part of life. Conflicts are helpful in that they allow us to see problems and provide us with reasons to find solutions. They are both important and inevitable, which is why it is so important for us to teach our children to handle conflicts in a […]
Motivation
Motivating Your Child Whether it’s getting your child to prepare for school on time, or reminding your child to clean their room, it can be a struggle as a parent to find ways of motivating an unmotivated child. In an ideal world, of course, children will be self-motivated to take care of their responsibilities, but as all […]
The Importance of Global Education
In this globalized age, we are closer than ever to people around the world, due to the accessibility of technology. As industries span several continents, it is more likely that in our careers, we will need to be able to navigate cultural differences with respect and understanding. Because of this, it is more important than […]
Fostering Critical Thinking Skills
In school, children learn about a variety of academic subjects. Oftentimes, we evaluate our children’s progress based on their aptitude in subjects such as math, language arts, and social studies, but oftentimes we pass over some of the most important skills that children learn as they develop and grow; critical thinking. Critical thinking is comprised of […]
Finding Reasons to Celebrate Every Day
When you have a career and a family to balance, it can feel overwhelming. “To Do†lists never get finished, new challenges appear as soon as old ones are solved, and the tasks that are essential to everyday life can be numerous and mundane. Vacations are an important time for relaxation and most Americans only […]
