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
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
Music. It helps us express ourselves. It expands our consciousness. It draws us together. Since ancient times, humans have relied upon music as a fundamental form of communication. Even today,
Montessori classrooms depend upon a web of mutual respect. This culture of respect is established from the very beginning: from how the classroom is arranged and sized for the children,
The Absorbent Mind Intellectual development is guided by the “absorbent mind,” the special psychic capacity the child has to take in the whole as well as all of the details
“Practical Life” is the name coined by Dr. Montessori to explain an area of curriculum in the Montessori method that departs dramatically from traditional forms. Practical life activities refer to the
The Montessori classroom activities for early childhood are designed to promote purposeful engagement, where the child is completely involved in an activity for its own sake. The benefits include increased
There is more to the actual difference between print and cursive than what most people think – joining versus not joining. The difference between cursive and print styles lies in
Pinewoods will operate on a
2-hour delay, December 5th, 2025
Pinewoods will operate on a 2-hour delay for tomorrow, December 5th, with our Early Bird program canceled. We’ll be ready to receive our Primary and Elementary children at 10:15 and our YCC children at 10:30.
We do encourage everyone to plan for a little additional time they feel they may need for safe travel and to adjust to slower-than-usual traffic. As always we trust and respect your judgment when it comes to the safety of your family. If you feel that road or weather conditions in your area are not safe for travel, please make the decision that best suits your circumstances.
Finally, if the weather forecast changes for the worse or road conditions are worse than expected and require us to close we’ll update you as soon as possible via our parent alert system.
Thank you for your continued partnership and care and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
