Imagine a nursery: the crib, the bright plastic toys, the sparkling mobile swinging above. Maybe there’s a detailed mural painted on the…
Bedrooms in the First Plane: 0-3
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First Plane
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,…
After the Fireworks
The festivities of summer – especially those big ones like Independence Day – can make it feel like the season is a three month long…
Preparing for Summer in Early Childhood
By the time your child is in Early Childhood, they likely have a better ability to discern between different kinds of days: school days,…
Summer with your Infant/Toddler
While many Montessori programs offer summer care, most American schools are shifting gears at this time of year, moving from a more…
How to Say Goodbye: First Plane 3-6
It’s time for the end of the school year celebration, teacher thank-you’s and summer plans. For teachers and parents, this is a time of…
How to Say Goodbye: 0-3
For most American schools, the end of the school year is approaching. There may be one more set of Parent-Teacher conferences or one last…
Montessori Monday: The Fraction Insets
You’ve probably enjoyed any number of geometric drawings your child has brought home from his or her use of the Metal Insets. The Metal…