The Importance of Play: How to Turn Play into Learning Have you ever noticed that a child's first instinct is to play? This simple, joyous act, often seen as just fun, holds the keys to unlock vast educational potential. At Sugar Mill Montessori School in Sugar...
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,...
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...
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...
It is The Week of The Young Child! What is that, you ask? WOYC is an annual celebration that recognizes the importance of the early childhood education as it lays the foundation for children's success in further education. The National Association for the Education of...
True Montessori classrooms have multi-age groupings in the classrooms. Infants- 0-18 months Toddlers- 18 months-3 years Early Childhood- 3-6 years There are many benefits to the mixed age range in the classrooms. Consistency Typically, the child is with the same teacher all three years. We know young children...