It’s nearly that wonderful time of year when families come together to share food and reflect on what matters most. As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s also an excellent opportunity to explore and instill important values in your child’s life. At Sugar Mill Montessori, we believe that Thanksgiving...
Can you feel the excitement in the air? All Hallows’ Eve is nearly here! At Sugar Mill Montessori, we believe the Halloween holiday offers a wonderful opportunity to emphasize Montessori educational principles while also allowing children to explore the fun, festive fall world around them. However,...
Science within a Montessori education offers children the opportunity to explore advanced topics at an early age. Now more than ever, it’s important for children to not only pursue their scientific curiosity in the classroom, but also continue their learning at home when possible. At-home...
How do you prepare your child for a hurricane, or any other powerful storm or natural disaster? With Hurricane Laura closing in on Texas, families across the state are busy preparing their homes and stocking up on food, water, batteries, and other essentials. This can be...
It’s back to school time; but for families and schools across the country, this school year is looking very different from previous years. Many families are wondering how schools are prepared to bring students back into the classroom and prevent the spread of COVID-19. At Sugar...
Establishing lasting peace is the work of education. ﹣ Maria Montessori If you’ve ever set foot in a Montessori classroom, you may have noticed how relaxed and at peace many of the children seemed to be. Peace is a fundamental principle in Montessori education; and as...
Now more than ever, practicing self-control is essential to preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the community of Sugar Land, TX, and across the globe. For many families, especially those with young children, teaching self-control in the era of social distancing has its hurdles and...
We understand that it can be challenging to come up with fun, engaging activities for your children that you can do at home. Entertaining your children while working from home or housekeeping is a difficult task that many parents and guardians have been thrust into...
Your toddler is going through a stage. The “terrible twos” is what your friends and family call it. Embarrassing, is what you call it. Temper tantrums are complicated enough at home, but when the outburst is at a store or school, it takes on a...
Approximately 300 million people worldwide are color blind. A majority of these people are male. What is color blindness? Why does it happen? What should we do about it? Sugar Mill Montessori School offers answers to these questions and more. Learning Colors One of the early concepts...