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Choosing the right preschool is an important decision for parents because it is often a child’s first structured learning experience outside the home. Before enrolling your child, ask about the school’s teaching approach, classroom environment, teachers, safety, daily routine, communication, and activities. Visiting the preschool and asking the right questions can help parents understand whether […]
Play is much more than entertainment for preschool children. It
Every child develops confidence at their own pace. Some children
Want to be a great parent? Want to raise a happy, healthy, well-behaved kid? Want to live in a home where discipline becomes unnecessary? The secret is to create a closer connection with your child.…
The success of Dr. Montessori sparked a movement that changed the world completely. Her educational method of having children learn naturally versus the custom forceful way of teaching not only gained recognition throughout education, but…
October is finally here which means only one thing: Full-On Fall Fun! The temperature is dropping, the leaves are changing colors and there are pumpkins everywhere! What better way to welcome Fall than with fun…
When it comes to fun and games, well you usually think that’s all it is. Fun and games. We take our children out to the park or out to recess with the idea of letting them go…
With upcoming conferences, I wanted to share some thoughts about how to feel prepared and comfortable at parent/teacher conferences. Conferences are a wonderful time to create a partnership and gain insight regarding your child. Conducting…
Reading is an essential skill child must learn in order to become successful at school. Why? Because reading is required to understand most other topics. Most of a child’s learning is done from reading the…
1) How Would You Describe A Montessori School of Downtown Student?A Montessori School of Downtown & Shipra student is a student with infinite potential that has an inquisitive mind. That is, each child brings their…
Some kids enjoy going to school, consistently receive high grades, and are even self-motivated when it comes to homework and learning beyond what is taught in school. Others may appear disinterested and may seem to…
Every novelist, psychologist, anthropologist, and your Aunt Jane has wanted to know this. What motivates people and what’s going on when their behavior is irritating or just plain doesn’t make sense? At MSODT, we encourage…
