5 Common Mistakes Montessori Parents Can Make (& How to Avoid Them) Being a parent is one of the most challenging yet fulfilling roles in our lifetime. As parents, we strive to make the best decisions for our little ones to help them grow into independent,...
Adjusting to New School Year: The Montessori Way The beginning of a new school year is filled with anticipation and excitement for parents and little ones. As we prepare for their potential first year of school, we must support our children in adjusting to the changes...
Montessori Summer Activities for Kids Keep Your Child Engaged & Learning in the Summer Just because its summer doesn't mean learning needs to stop! While it is important for children to enjoy their summer and relax, neglecting learning and routine shouldn't be encouraged. Summer is the perfect...
Goal-Setting for Kids: The Montessori Way As parents, we want our children to be happy, successful, and enjoy learning! One way to help them is by teaching them the valuable skill of goal-setting. But how can we ensure that our children set goals and follow through...
Reading is an essential part of early education, and it can help children develop in many ways. In Montessori teaching especially, reading plays a pivotal role in our day-to-day work. It helps children develop their cognitive skills–the ability to think critically, solve problems, make decisions,...
Spring Cleaning is one of our favorite times of year because it’s a wonderful teaching opportunity. In Montessori education, we believe that chores are practical life skills. Teaching your children early on that these are positive, collaborative responsibilities rather than the negative connotations of “chores”...
Montessori education places a strong emphasis on learning through doing and hands-on activities. The Montessori principles of discovery, work, and play promote an environment that allows children to learn, grow, practice skills, and make connections between what they are doing in the classroom and their...
Happy New Year from Sugar Mill Montessori! What better way to ring in the new year than with Montessori principles? This article will explore several ways to celebrate this eventful holiday with the little ones. Whether you plan to make resolutions, participate in a fun...
It’s the holiday season! All the downtime during winter break means there’s a lot of time to fill. When your child is growing and learning, their brain is like a sponge. Although school might be out for the holidays, your child’s absorbent mind doesn’t take...
Thanksgiving in a Montessori Household Here at Sugar Mill Montessori, Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays. It is one of the only holidays that doesn’t revolve around gift-giving and commercialism. In fact, it can even be a teaching opportunity for your child. Rooted in gratitude...