What Does a Good Montessori School Look Like? Montessori schools have become a popular choice for many parents. This is because they provide an alternative to traditional public schools but still offer the benefits of an education focusing on student’s individual needs and abilities. However, there...
What to Do When Your Child Throws a Tantrum At Sugar Mill Montessori School, we believe in guiding children through their emotional growth with love and understanding. Tantrums are a natural part of their development, allowing both parent and child to learn and grow together. In...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Develop Lifelong Skills With These Montessori Activities! Curiosity, patience, creativity, and independence; all of these are skills that we want to teach our children. Sugar Mill Montessori curated a list of activities that encourage developing these skills! From making dinner together to sensory play, we look...
August 31st will mark 151 years since the birth of Dr. Maria Montessori, the pioneering founder of the Montessori method of education. Every August, the global Montessori community comes together to remember Maria’s legacy and its impact on the lives of children, families, and teachers...
Not every child will grow up to become a scientist. But developing a child's ability to reason and think scientifically is essential to their development. Science can create better critical thinkers and problem solvers. Science can also teach children to practice compassion and responsibility towards the...