The Foundation of Freedom
February 4, 2023
In order to gain true freedom, we need to be able to make our own choices, which means having the skills and abilities to then act upon our choices. Without
Montessori At Home: The Baby’s Room
January 21, 2023
Setting Up a Montessori Baby Room When children come into our lives, we want to make sure we offer them the very best. Yet our children develop so quickly and
The Montessori Prepared Environment: Key Concepts
January 14, 2023
In Montessori, we talk a lot about the “prepared environment.” Really, though, this concept of a prepared environment isn’t limited to Montessori. In fact, from the earth’s biosphere offering an
Positive Discipline the Montessori Way
January 7, 2023
We are often asked about how we handle discipline in Montessori. It’s a great question because we think differently about discipline. Ultimately, we want our children to develop self-discipline and
Helping Children Acclimate to the Holidays in Montessori
December 17, 2022
As routines change during the holiday season, we can unintentionally become a bit edgy or stressed as routines change. We can help our children acclimate to this change while keeping
Understanding Children’s Sensitive Periods in Montessori
December 10, 2022
Have you ever noticed how sensitive young children can be to changes in routine? Even the slightest schedule adjustment can throw things off. On the positive side, young children also
The Spirit of Giving
December 3, 2022
All too often the holiday season becomes about “stuff”–presents, decorations, more presents. How do we wean our children away from their focus on getting gifts and instead shift attention to
The Sensorial Journey
November 5, 2022
For the young child, the windows of the mind are the senses. They are constantly engaged with through activity in a process of creating an understanding of their world and
The Benefits of Sleep
October 28, 2022
We work so hard to provide the best for our children. When they are young, we may try to find innovative toys, sign up for parent-infant programs, or research brain-boosting
Montessori Goals for Children Ages 3 to 6
November 18, 2020
Montessori Curricular Goals For Children 3 to 6 Years Old The educational program for the Early Childhood level in Children’s House is distinguished by a core curriculum where children 3