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Why We Montessori

Why We Montessori

When my daughter, Miss E was 2 1/2 I almost accidentally stumbled upon a local Montessori preschool and was thrilled she could attend at 33 months. With a December birthday, most traditional preschools wouldn’t enroll her until she was 3 but she could start the Children’s House preschool program at 33 months. Almost immediately I […]

Calm Bodies, Calm Minds

Calm Bodies, Calm Minds

“Relax.” “Calm down.” “Just sit still.” We live in a busy, fast-paced world where we constantly move from one thing to another. Most children don’t know what it feels like to truly calm down, relax, and just sit still, yet these are requests they hear so often. I believe taking time to explicitly teach breathing […]

Help Me Help Myself

Help Me Help Myself

Article re-posted with permission from Maren Schmidt. Children from about age three are asking us to help them learn independence. Children want to learn how to do things on their own without adult supervision or permission. Even though at times we feel we have to help children constantly, in reality, children are asking us to […]

Top 10 Montessori Myths Uncovered

Top 10 Montessori Myths Uncovered

“We can’t afford it, it must only be for rich people.” “I am not going to pay for my child to play all day.” “The classrooms seem chaotic and the teachers never teach.” “Montessori is just for smart kids.” I could go on and on about the conversations I have heard among parents when hosting […]

Submit Your Blog, Share Your Montessori Voice

Submit Your Blog, Share Your Montessori Voice

JOIN IN OUR EXCITEMENT…We are now accepting YOUR blog submissions! Have you always wanted to share your knowledge of Montessori? Now is YOUR chance! If you’re new to blogging, this process may feel a bit intimidating. If you’re an experienced blogger, this is great opportunity to expand your audience. No one has your exact experiences, […]