Meaningful Gifts to Give this Holiday Season
School is out, the children are home, and parents everywhere are planning for the holiday season. This can be a stressful time, but it can
Slow Living & Learning
“Everything has a domino effect,” I always tell my students. When students move too quickly from one task to another in the classroom, there is
Sign Language for Toddlers
Many parents can relate to the frustration of trying to understand the exact needs of their child. Whether it’s a cry out of hunger or
Peace Education and the Montessori Classroom
What is Peace? Here are some of the answers from children when asked this question over the years. practicing silence or stillness not fighting sharing
Love of Nature
Have you ever wondered why natural elements are so important in a Montessori environment? Dr. Maria Montessori firmly believed in using raw materials to teach
Communicating With Children
two guiding principles when responding to a child Communicating with children can take more intentionality than you realize. Recently while on the playground, I encountered
