Summer Activities to Keep Kids Engaged
Summer is a wonderful season for spending time with your children. Family togetherness is great, especially because the summer is not as bogged down with homework and other activities. However, sometimes you need a break from all that togetherness. Moreover, even bright, active, engaged kids sometimes get bored. Fortunately, we have some ideas for fun activities […]
Who was Maria Montessori?
You may have heard of the Montessori Method, but how much do you know about its founder? The developer of a curriculum that helps children develop into independent thinkers by encouraging their natural creative and intellectual curiosity, Dr. Montessori has had an enormous impact on today’s educational systems. Do you know the story behind this […]
What is Normalization?
If you’ve looked into Montessori schools, you may have heard the term “normalization.†Especially if you’ve heard that term used in relation to standardizing numbers in statistics or offering special education students a more mainstreamed experience, you may be confused. When speaking of the Montessori Method, what is normalization? First, it doesn’t mean making a […]
Using Montessori Concepts at Home
You may be interested in Montessori schools, but did you know you can use the same concepts at home to help your child learn and grow? At Montessori schools, teachers act as facilitators, guiding the children while letting them take the lead in their own education. As a result, students become independent problem solvers who […]
Teaching your Child Independence
It’s been said that the goal of parenting is not to raise children, but rather to raise adults. As parents, we want to foster independence in our children and encourage them to think for themselves. Our end game is for them to be successful in the world on their own. This process can begin when […]
Raising Resourceful Kids
One of the goals of parenting is to raise children who are self-reliant, resilient and can solve their own problems. You want your children to be able to concentrate with self-disciplined and a sense of order. It takes some determination on the part of the parent and a willingness to allow the child to make […]
How the Montessori Method Promotes Literacy
Parents of young children are often bombarded with educational tools to teach their children to read and write. From flashcards to apps, there’s a huge market aimed at creating little geniuses who’ll make it through school with flying colors and become hugely successful adults. Unfortunately, the materials available for little ones can sometimes frustrate rather […]
What’s so Special About Montessori Preschool?
If you’re researching preschool, you’ve probably heard the buzz about Montessori. But what’s so special about this particular kind of preschool? It’s a time-tested method, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, based on scientific observation of children, and proven over 100 years of use around the world. Here are some of the factors that set Montessori […]
The Impact of the Montessori Method on Early Childhood Education
You’ve probably heard of Montessori schools, and may even know that they are very well respected, but how much do you know about the Montessori Method? A program that’s been in practice for more than a century, it’s still one of the top methods worldwide for educating young children. Do you know the history and […]
How Montessori School Differs from the Average Childcare Center
How much do you know about childcare? What are your expectations for a childcare center? Many childcare centers are essentially babysitting services. If your only goal is to have someone keep your child safe and entertained while you’re at work, this type of center might be a good fit. On the other hand, if you’re […]
