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The Art of Negotiation, or Why You Shouldn’t Argue with a Three-year-old
“We’ll read one book before bedtime,” you tell your child. “Four.” “Two.” “Three.” “OK. Three. But that’s all.” Of our children’s many…
Montessori Monday: The Metal Insets
Simple geometric shapes and two or three colored pencils: who would imagine that such an unassuming combination could create such…
Teacher Talk: Preparing for the Parent-Teacher Conference
As Montessorians, we believe that children are intrinsically good. We believe that the natural state of children is positive, that…
Fantasy and Imagination
Perhaps the most distinct difference between traditional early childhood programs and Montessori classrooms is the absence of fantasy…
Time Out!
“Time Out.” “The Naughty Chair.” “Take A Break.” It’s got lots of names, but it generally works the same way. The child breaks a rule….
You don’t always get what you want…
We are hard-wired to want to protect our children, to care for them and to want to keep them from suffering. When our babies cry, our…
Look around. Look around.
I promise, I’m going to let this go soon. OK. Maybe not soon. OK. Maybe not at all. Yeah, probably not at all. But it’s important, and we…
The Pink Tower
Learn about the Pink Tower, one of the foundational materials in the Montessori classroom.
On the Autumn Rush
It’s halfway through October, when school routines feel a little more settled and we’re starting to feel more at ease. Just as the air…