A video launched earlier this year has already saved the lives of 36 babies. What is the video about, you ask? The video shows parents the steps to follow in case their baby is choking. The animated video stars “The Chokables”, household items that are...
Art encourages the natural desire to create. Children are free to use different mediums - watercolor, collage and clay, to express their ideas and individuality. Our art program emphasizes the process rather than the product, giving children more freedom to be creative. It hones fine...
There is a common misconception that children in Montessori classrooms are free to do as they want. It is true that children have the freedom to choose work that interests them, however, there are limits. So, what exactly is freedom within limits? Providing children with the opportunity...
Our seeds are ready to plant! A few weeks ago, our students helped us start our seeds. We used cardboard egg cartons to start our Chinese long beans, bush beans, pole beans, cucumbers, squash, cosmos and sunflowers. Gardening with children is a rewarding educational experience. Children...
It’s almost springtime! The weather is warming up (at least here in Texas), and the children are out from school. It is the perfect time to bond with your children and create some special memories. You don’t have to travel anywhere during Spring Break, you can...
Today is National Read Across America Day! It also happens to fall on Dr. Seuss’ birthday. This is not a coincidence, as Dr. Seuss books have been a favorite of young children for many generations. Reading to your child is so important. Start reading when...
This hilarious video has gone viral; showing a mom trying to keep her house clean while her toddler manages to undo every chore she has accomplished. Mom neatly folds clothes and places them in the drawer, her daughter removes the clothes and tosses them on the floor....
There are numerous benefits to cooking with children. You can start cooking with a child as young as one, they can help “dump” pre-measured ingredients into a bowl and help mix with your assistance. Not only is cooking a great way to bond with your child,...
True Montessori classrooms have multi-age groupings in the classrooms. Infants- 0-18 months Toddlers- 18 months-3 years Early Childhood- 3-6 years There are many benefits to the mixed age range in the classrooms. Consistency Typically, the child is with the same teacher all three years. We know young children...
One of my favorite quotes from Dr. Maria Montessori is: “There are many who hold, as I do, that the most important period of life is not the age of university studies, but the first one, the period from birth to the age of six. For that...