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Six Steps to Problem Solving
By Rebecca Lingo 18 Mar, 2024
The process for addressing challenging behavior in children through collaborative problem-solving, intending to foster cooperation and resolve issues.
Navigating Sibling Dynamics
11 Mar, 2024
The blog advises parents to understand, empathize, and shift beliefs in managing sibling conflicts while promoting cooperation and teaching new skills.
The Impact of Grace and Courtesy
By Rebecca Lingo 04 Mar, 2024
Montessori stresses grace & courtesy as vital for social development including respectful behavior, effective communication, and community interactions.
Materials Spotlight: The Geometry Cabinet
By Rebecca Lingo 26 Feb, 2024
Geometry is a subject that is taught at all education levels at Wheaton Montessori School. Learn more about the unique Montessori Geometry Cabinet, its uses, and games you can play at home.
Serving as Guides
By Rebecca Lingo 19 Feb, 2024
Montessori teachers are thought of as guides, however, all adults are guides too. Learn more about how to make the shift with toddlers through young adults.
Our Montessori Bookshelf: Cultivating Emotional Intelligence this Valentine’s Day
12 Feb, 2024
Use books to start conversations and make emotions more relatable in a neutral approach.
The Capstone Years
By Didem Bugay 05 Feb, 2024
Age 6 and age 12 in Montessori are referred to as the capstone years. During these years children dive into big work and develop their self-confidence.
Montessori: An Intentional Approach
By Rebecca Lingo 29 Jan, 2024
The Montessori approach can be intimidating at times. There are many misconceptions about Montessori, but the methodology is backed by results.
In Support of Spoken Language
By Rebecca Lingo 22 Jan, 2024
Spoken language is very appealing to our preschool-aged children. In our classrooms, you will see and hear lots of games about language development.
Our Montessori Bookshelf: In Honor of MLK Day
By Rebecca Lingo 15 Jan, 2024
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we have recommended some books about him and his movement.
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