Do you see your child throwing their clothes on the floor in a heap? Maybe leaving things out on the kitchen table? Interrupting during mealtime? It’s so tempting in these
With a social justice and community organizing background, Rebekah Gienapp knew that she wasn’t the only parent out there who didn’t want to wait until her child was an adult
Part of being part of a community is participating in the daily routines to care for our surroundings. In Montessori, we provide numerous ways for children to participate as community
At the elementary level, children want to know the how and why of everything. As a result, they have a strong drive to explore the world beyond their immediate family
When visiting a Montessori classroom, it can at first be surprising to see children of a range of ages in one room. Visitors often ask how children of very different
Numerous theories and lots of research expound upon the importance of artistic expression. For young children and adolescents, art is an especially crucial form of personal expression. As such, children
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
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
Our society knows teachers. Teachers give information. Teachers provide an education. Teachers instruct. In a Montessori classroom, however, the role of the adult is also to be a Montessori guide.
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
Pinewoods Montessori in Hillsborough, NC provides an authentic Montessori education in which children develop a love of learning within a safe, peaceful setting.
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