A Conversation After School
If you are a parent of a young child who attends school, you have probably been told not to ask your child about their day at pick-up. So many parents … Read More
Keeping It Real – Part II
October 24, 2022 In Part I of this article, we talked about the importance of offering reality to the young child during the first six years of his life, when … Read More
Nurture and Nature
Outside my bedroom windows, along the back property line where my neighbor’s yard begins, I can see the four cherry laurel trees we planted a few years ago. Three of … Read More
Birthday Wishes
October 24, 2022 When did a young child’s birthday party become a close second to planning for a wedding? I ask myself year after year, “What happened to simple birthday … Read More
Conflict: Break It Up And Break It Down
In a previous post, we explored how natural consequences can help children learn to control their own behaviors. A question arose in the comments: “How should adults (parents and teachers … Read More
Montessori Music
October 24, 2022 At a recent school event, a parent asked about music in the Montessori classroom. It’s a legitimate question, as sometimes we are so excited to share with … Read More
Journey of a Montessori Parent
The very first article I read that sold me on Montessori did not have the word “Montessori” anywhere in it. Seven years ago, when our first child was at the … Read More
Beauty is Everywhere a Welcome Guest
October 24, 2022 “The Child should live in an environment of beauty”. These words have been my mantra every day that I walk into my All Year Montessori casa. Whether … Read More