By igniting your child’s love of learning you’re laying a solid foundation for a successful future. This is what the Montessori approach to early childhood education (ages 2 – 6) believes. It is also why they seek to make this time a lot of fun. They do this by creating an environment in which children […]
Tips for Parents Improving Toddler Behavior How to Deal with Annoying Toddler BehaviorAny parent will tell you that there are some toddler behaviors that will simply annoy you. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics says it’s your toddler’s job to test your limits. There are many ways in which they’ll do this and many […]
Education is meant to accomplish many different things for students. One important aspect that often times gets overlooked is socialization. What Social Skills are Learned Through Education? There are many different social skills that your child will learn while attending school. These include: How Teachers can Help Students Learn These Skills These skills may seem […]
Preschool is the first big step your child will take when it comes time to embark on their educational journey. It’s no wonder that this is a scary time for both children and parents alike. Fortunately, there are some things you can do in the weeks leading up to your child’s first day of preschool […]
Toddlers can very easily pick up unhealthy eating habits from their parents. If we’re not careful, this is something that can have a negative impact on them for the rest of their lives. This is why it’s so important for parents to pay close attention to their toddlers’ eating habits and work on improving them […]
Children’s activities offer great opportunities to discover and explore interests. However, there may come a time where you’re concerned that you may have overstructured your children and may need to cut back. There are a few ways to know when this needs to happen. School Struggles You want to make sure your children are successful […]
Maria Montessori honestly believed that the most critical time in a person’s life happens between the time they’re born and turn 6-years-old. This is because it’s during this time that your intelligence and all your psychological “powers” are being formed. She believed that children don’t ever need as much help and freedom being creative as […]
Social skills are what we use to interact with each other – both verbally and nonverbally (e.g. gestures, body language, personal appearance). They allow us to communicate our thoughts, feelings, and messages with the people around us. Studies have shown that teaching these skills in school improves students’ standardized test scores by 11 points. As […]
When you first hear about Montessori education, you may find yourself pausing to ponder about what makes it different from traditional education. There are many ways in which this question can be answered. However, what follows here are some of the key differences. Montessori Classrooms are Prepared Before your child arrives in the classroom, it’s […]
A love of learning can help your child go far in life. There is no doubt about that. However, what do you need to do in order to give them that zest for life? What steps do you need to take, as their primary caregiver, to ensure that your son or daughter has a zealous […]