Holiday times can be both joyful and hectic, fun and intense—especially for your son or daughter. At this time of year, with cultural celebrations such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Day on the horizon, you and your child are probably inundated by holiday-themed ads, glaring holiday displays in stores, and constant…
For Parents: Why Montessori Celebrates Holidays in the Classroom
How to Prepare Your Child for Their Best Montessori School Year
One of the most satisfying aspects of seeing your child begin the new school year is the growth your child can experience in and beyond the classroom. In a Montessori school setting, children receive a myriad of opportunities to gain academic prowess, expand social skills, and develop a deeper sense of confidence and purpose. As…
How Montessori Classrooms Balance the Use of Technology to Benefit Your Child
How often should your son or daughter use technology in the classroom? What are the pros and cons of inviting children to engage in technology learning versus hands-on learning? How much screen time is safe for young children? And what do Montessori schools do to strike the right balance? As a parent who cares deeply…
Montessori Equips Your Child for Success in the Real World
You have a bright, energetic, creative child—and you desire to see them enjoy a life filled with academic achievement, affirming friendships, productive careers, and a sense of purpose that guides them. You want your child to have more than the ability to take a standardized test. Your goal is to equip them for success…
Harvard Champions How Montessori Builds Innovators
What does it take for schools to equip a child in today’s world to excel in every area? How do you prepare your child for success in education, business, and their community? And how can Montessori help with this goal? The answer may very well lie in one word: Innovation. And according to the Harvard…
How Does Montessori Compare to Day Care?
Your preschool age child is growing by leaps and bounds, not just physically but in every area of life. Choosing the best, balanced educational and social experiences right now can help your son or daughter excel as they go through school and life. For most parents, this raises some common questions: Which is better for…
6 Phrases Every Montessori Parent Should Be Saying to Their Child
Montessori is more than an approach to education. It’s a way of seeing the world that fosters life-long accomplishments. As a caring Montessori parent, you can foster your child’s social, emotional, and intellectual development by choosing your words to reflect the Montessori philosophy. If you’re wondering how to do so, we have some tips! As…
3 Tips That Make Montessori Easy for Busy Parents
As a parent, you want the best for your child. You know the value of giving your son or daughter everything they need to be as successful and accomplished as possible. But when your schedule is full and life gets demanding, it can be challenging to find ways to engage your child in effective, immersive…
6 Ways Montessori Helps Your Primary-Age Child Grow Socially
One of the most common benefits parents cite as a reason for enrolling their young children in preschool and primary school is the social growth they expect their children to enjoy. After all, our children can blossom in life as they develop effective social skills for interacting with adults, older children, younger children, and their...
7 Ways Montessori Education Gives Your Child Confidence for Life
As a parent, you want the best for your child — now and at every moment of their lives. And a part of ensuring that long-term success is raising a son or daughter who has confidence. Children who are confident about themselves and their ability to handle new experiences are more likely to handle life’s…