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...
This question hovers at the forefront of many parents’ minds. Children are very happy eating their limited diet that may include noodles (including macaroni and cheese), chicken (preferably in nugget form), potatoes (in any way, shape, or form), and other foods that are definitely not...
Over the summer, students’ diets tend to change. Families are on the go and meals are less structured. Heat equals thirst and water isn’t every kid’s favorite drink, so we may have turned to more sugary beverages to keep them hydrated. Between picnics and parties,...
Now that summer has arrived, why not take advantage of the school-break to encourage your kids to pick up a book? After all, as our children’s first and foremost educators, we parents play an essential role in teaching our kids to read and to love...
As a parent, you might be worried about your child’s ability to retain the knowledge gained throughout the school year during the summer break. You might even be tempted to have your child focus on academic work throughout the break. However, you should recognize that...
Nobody wants to do chores. However, the way we present the concepts of chores makes all the difference. Having kids pitch in isn’t just helpful for parents; it’s beneficial for them, too. In fact, children of all ages can do chores and benefit from them....
"That's so great!" "You are so smart!" Most of us think of such praise as positive. However, while it may sound counterintuitive, the Montessori teacher avoids such praise when recognizing a student's accomplishments. Yes, the Montessori classroom is filled with positive reinforcement. But, rather than praise, which is...
Over the years, pedagogical learning theories have identified different "intelligences" that tell us how we learn best. By understanding how individual students learn differently, we can craft lessons and materials that help a child grasp concepts in ways that are more conducive to the way their brains best absorb...
Is your distracted phone use interfering with significant face-time with your child? A recent Atlantic article discusses the importance of being fully engaged when interacting with children. This kind of mindful interaction is crucial for childhood brain development. Paying only half-attention to a child while...