Montessori Education & History Archives

03 Sep Screen Time vs. Reading Time: Striking a Balance for Literacy Development

Posted at 08:48h in At-Home Montessori, Montessori, Montessori Education & History, Parent Tips 0 Comments

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Screen Time vs. Reading Time: Striking a Balance for Literacy Development In our digital world, the enchantment of a story unfolding beneath the flicker of a screen often overshadows the quiet allure of page-turning in a book. This shift has significantly influenced the way our children...

09 Apr From Following to Taking the Lead: How Montessori Empowers Children to Be Leaders

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From Following to Taking the Lead: How Montessori Empowers Children to Be Leaders As parents, we all have dreams for our children – we want them to grow up to be confident, kind, and responsible leaders who can change the world for the better. But how...

06 Dec Santa Claus & Montessori: The True Meaning of the Season

Posted at 08:50h in Critical Thinking, Montessori Education & History, Montessori Holidays, Parent Tips 0 Comments

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Santa Claus & Montessori: The True Meaning of the Season As the holiday season approaches, many of us wonder how to introduce the concept of Santa Claus to our young children in a Montessori way. Some Montessori educators may feel that the story of Santa Claus...

08 Nov Gratitude for Kids: Turning a ‘Thank You’ into a Lifestyle

Posted at 09:26h in At-Home Montessori, Critical Thinking, Montessori, Montessori Education & History, Parent Tips 0 Comments

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Gratitude for Kids: Turning a 'Thank You' into a Lifestyle Gratitude is a transformative mindset that has the power to bring joy and positivity into our lives. It is about recognizing and appreciating the blessings and simple pleasures that surround us each day. At Sugar Mill...

26 Oct Understanding Your Child’s Montessori Sensitive Periods

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Understanding Your Child’s Montessori Sensitive Periods Unlock the hidden potential within your child through the power of understanding their sensitive periods! These critical phases of development hold the key to fostering your little one's love for learning and curiosity. In this blog post, we delve into...

06 Feb 5 Reasons to Enroll Your Child in Montessori Kindergarten

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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...

teacher leading children in playtime in a montessori classroom

26 Jul Top 5 Characteristics of Montessori Teachers

Posted at 17:39h in Back to School, Montessori Education & History 0 Comments

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What Characteristics Make Up a Montessori Teacher? Montessori educators are some of the most passionate, dedicated, and creative educators. They are constantly seeking new ways to engage and support their students in their learning. Sugar Mill Montessori compiled a list of the top five characteristics of...

15 Aug Montessori Origins

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Core Principles Here at Sugar Mill Montessori, we strive to implement practical learning outcomes that will propel your child well into the future. The focus of Montessori education goes beyond learning information to regurgitate later. We make sure to incorporate movement and mindfulness into our learning...

28 Mar How Montessori is Different from Traditional Schools

Posted at 13:02h in Inside Montessori, Montessori, Montessori Education & History 0 Comments

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Just because someone has heard of the term “Montessori school” doesn’t mean they know what one is. Usually, the idea is that Montessori is an alternative to traditional schools, and it doesn’t go too far beyond that. That belief is correct, but there is more...

13 Jun Houston Chronicle Praises Montessori Education

Posted at 17:34h in Montessori, Montessori Education & History, Sugar Mill Moments 0 Comments

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Did you know that our certified staff at Sugar Mill Montessori School apply Montessori’s ideas in the best and most up-to-date