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Embrace the Opportunities of Our Primary Program
By Rebecca Lingo February 17, 2025
Detailing the benefits of our Primary Program.
Perks of Our Elementary Program
By Rebecca Lingo February 10, 2025
Detailing the benefits of our Elementary Program.
Uncover the Advantages of Our Adolescent Community Program
By Rebecca Lingo February 3, 2025
Detailing the benefits of our Adolescent Community program.
The Real-World: The Value of Micro-Economies in Adolescent Programs
By Rebecca Lingo January 27, 2025
Our adolescent programs foster independence, responsibility, and empathy through micro-economies, preparing students for adulthood.
Children need to kept busy and entertained, right? Long, Uninterrupted Work Periods?
By Rebecca Lingo January 20, 2025
Explore the benefits of Montessori's uninterrupted work periods, fostering focus, deep learning, intrinsic motivation, and lifelong skills in children.
Clean Hands: Montessori Explained
By Rebecca Lingo January 13, 2025
Learn why Montessori hand-washing stations foster fine motor skills, sequencing, and self-construction, supporting children’s love for purposeful work.
Supporting Children's Social Lives
By Rebecca Lingo January 6, 2025
Support your child’s social growth by listening, encouraging problem-solving, and fostering resilience while avoiding over-involvement in their challenges.
Our Montessori Dictionary
By Rebecca Lingo December 30, 2024
Learn key Montessori terms like grace and courtesy, human tendencies, prepared environment, and sensitive periods, which foster holistic child development.
Be Present Be Yourself
By Jennifer Rogers December 23, 2024
Observation serves as the cornerstone of Maria Montessori’s educational approach, representing a vital practice for both effective teachers and parents. In Montessori’s philosophy, observation is defined as the skill of attentively watching and listening, combined with informed awareness and a genuine commitment to nurturing a child's well-being.
A Sprinkling of Holiday Ideas
By Rebecca Lingo December 16, 2024
Involve children in holiday preparations to build life skills, independence, and joy with simple, hands-on activities that promote calm and cooperation.
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