5 Ways Montessori Appeals to the Senses

Learning with all our senses involved allows us to have a fuller, richer experience.  Montessori classrooms strive to provide multi-layered sensory opportunities for children.  The result?  Children who have a strong ability to distinguish the variances in the environments around them.   1. Montessori digs deeper than the classic five senses. Growing up, you undoubtedly […]

How to Handle Challenging Behaviors

This post goes out to the frustrated parents.  (So, likely all of us at some point.)   Challenging behavior is an unfortunate part of growing up and parenting.  We know that it’s normal, we know our children need to experience it to grow and learn, but that does not make it any easier in the […]

Staying the Course: Montessori and the Kindergarten Year

Parents whose children are in their second year of a primary classroom are faced with a big decision: should their child remain at their Montessori school for the final year of the cycle or attend kindergarten at their local public school?   We understand how tough this decision can be.  Many parents ponder the cost […]

Book List: Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, and it seems as fitting a time as any for us to share this book list.  These ten titles highlight some of the amazing contributions women have made throughout the course of history, often working to overcome great obstacles.  Whether you read them to your daughters or your sons, we […]

The 6 Reasons Montessori Will Work for Your Child

The 6 Reasons Montessori Will Work For Your Child Perhaps you have a friend with a child in a Montessori program. Maybe you have heard about Montessori at a local playgroup. Or maybe you just stumbled across it online. It all sounds great in theory, doesn’t it? An environment that fosters a deep love for […]