You may be interested in Montessori schools, but did you know you can use the same concepts at home to help your child learn and grow? At Montessori schools, teachers act as facilitators, guiding the children while letting them take the lead in their own education. As a result, students become independent problem solvers who…
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It’s been said that the goal of parenting is not to raise children, but rather to raise adults. As parents, we want to foster independence in our children and encourage them to think for themselves. Our end game is for them to be successful in the world on their own. This process can begin when…
One of the goals of parenting is to raise children who are self-reliant, resilient and can solve their own problems. You want your children to be able to concentrate with self-disciplined and a sense of order. It takes some determination on the part of the parent and a willingness to allow the child to make…
Parents of young children are often bombarded with educational tools to teach their children to read and write. From flashcards to apps, there’s a huge market aimed at creating little geniuses who’ll make it through school with flying colors and become hugely successful adults. Unfortunately, the materials available for little ones can sometimes frustrate rather…
If you’re researching preschool, you’ve probably heard the buzz about Montessori. But what’s so special about this particular kind of preschool? It’s a time-tested method, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, based on scientific observation of children, and proven over 100 years of use around the world. Here are some of the factors that set Montessori…