We all know spending time outdoors is good for our kids, but what did Maria Montessori have to say about it? What can we do as parents to support our children’s development in the natural world, and what responsibilities do we have as a school in regards to this critical work? Traditional Methods that Fall Short What do we think of when we imagine educating our children about nature? Perhaps…
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We all know that encouraging independence is a hallmark of Montessori education and parenting. The best way to teach our children to do things for themselves is to create supportive structures in which they can gradually depend on us less and less. You may be wondering exactly how to do this, and we are here to help! Try these ten handy tips to get started: Allow your child to dress…
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A brand-new school year comes with lots of excitement and often lots of questions from new and returning families alike. One of the most frequent questions we receive is, “How can we support Montessori education at home?” We love this question! We know that even busy families want to do what they can to support the hard work of their children and their children’s teachers. We are here to tell…
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When we become parents, we get to experience a range of human instincts we had never imagined previously. We understand on a deep, primal level that we are responsible for the safe and successful growth of our child as they move toward maturity. This is no small task, and sometimes just the thought of what we must do can feel crippling. Couple that huge responsibility with the constant influx of…
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