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February 2025

Feb 27 2025
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Montessori Education: The foundation of freedom

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In order to be truly free, we need to be able to make our own choices, which means having the skills and abilities to then act upon our choices. Without independence, we can’t truly be free.   As children’s independence grows, so does their opportunity for freedom. They have more choices available and more to consider. The freedom children experience in our prepared learning environments is directly related to their independence.…
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Feb 20 2025
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Developing Intrinsic Motivation – Benefits for your child

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Think of a time when you did an activity because you wanted to do it–maybe weeding your garden, reading a book, taking a walk, or rearranging your bedroom. Your motivations arose entirely from within you. You likely felt pure joy or satisfaction in the very act of what you were doing. In these activities, you may have also felt a sense of meaning or purpose. Or maybe you felt like…
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Feb 13 2025

Why do Montessori Classrooms Have Long, Uninterrupted Work Periods?

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The Montessori method of education was born from Dr. Montessori's scientific observations as she explored how to support children’s optimum development. In her studies, Dr. Montessori found that children need a block of uninterrupted time to go through cycles of focus and consolidation. Children aged two and a half and older need at least three hours to move through rhythms of focus. Often, the most growth and meaningful work happens…
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Feb 06 2025

Transitioning from Summer to School

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As much as we love (and need) holidays, the end of our extended summer break and the return of a routine and consistent schedule can be quite a relief for both parents and children. Steady, well-thought-out routines help our children develop good habits that can last a lifetime. In addition, the consistency of routines can decrease stress, ease anxiety, and reduce irritability (for both children and parents!). Ideally, the transition…
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