In many religions, kind-heartedness is encouraged as a pathway to peace. Great spiritual teaches, such as the Dalai Lama, encourage practicing kindness as a way […]
Happy child, happy parent, or happy parent, happy child? To truly understand the meaning of ‘happy parent, happy child is a challenging and mind-bending concept. […]
As parents of preschoolers, you may be looking for ways to help your child learn and grow while also fostering their natural curiosity. One approach […]
I am sure that we can all agree that 2021 has been a year full of unpredictability, uncertainty, and instability, and it has forced us […]
For so many, spiders conjure frightening images and feelings; sadly, too many of these beautiful creatures see their demise as a result. It is heartbreaking […]
The Role of the Montessori Teacher: Guide, Observer, and Facilitator In a Montessori classroom, the teacher is often referred to as a “guide” or “facilitator” […]
As a group, spiders eat more bugs than any other creature. Spiders play a crucial role in helping to control harmful insects in our gardens […]
Not all classrooms have four walls No doubt, spending time in nature positively affects a child’s well-being. Studies show that natural environments significantly reduce stress […]
The Invisible Teacher: The Prepared Environment The Montessori classroom is designed to be a “prepared environment” where children can explore, learn, and grow at their […]
Not all children learn alike! Montessori recognized that children learn differently, at different paces, and through unique interests. Children’s learning styles vary greatly, and thankfully […]
Have you ever thought that your child is being irrational, obsessive, compulsive, unreasonable or overly sensitive? Have you noticed your child showing an intense desire […]
Happy child, happy parent, or happy parent, happy child? To truly understand the meaning of ‘happy parent, happy child is a challenging and mind-bending concept. […]
Although mindfulness and heartfulness are newly coined concepts, Montessori was ahead of her time in sharing these profound practices with the children in her children’s […]
