For most American schools, this is the beginning of the new school year. And for most Infant and Toddler classrooms, that means the…
First Plane
See You Later! Saying Goodbye in Early Childhood
Depending on your school, the first day of Early Childhood may take a number of different structures. You might be invited to escort your…
A Kiss Goodbye: Leaving Your Child in Infant and Toddler
It doesn’t matter if your child is eighteen months or eighteen years old… you remember that first day of school. The palpitations…
Preparing for the First Day of School: 3-6
Maybe you’re getting ready to bring your child for their first day in Montessori. Maybe your child is an experienced third-year student…
Preparing for the First Day of School: 0-3
Whether this is the first time your child is headed to school or you’re preparing for your youngest of six, the first day of school…
Bedrooms in the First Plane: 3-6
“Five books tonight, Mommy,” she says. “No, Olivia, just one.” “How about four?” “Two?” “Three?” “Oh, alright. Three. But that’s it.” -…
Bedrooms in the First Plane: 0-3
Imagine a nursery: the crib, the bright plastic toys, the sparkling mobile swinging above. Maybe there’s a detailed mural painted on the…
Slow Down. You Move Too Fast.
You may noticed the precision with which even the most seemingly simple of tasks are presented in the Montessori classroom. Step by step,…
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…
On the Topic of Toileting
Throw away the M&M’s! Or, at least hide them in the cabinet to enjoy. Helping your child to master the toilet doesn’t require candy,…