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As a parent considering a Montessori school for your child, chances are you’ve heard both good and bad things about Montessori education. Like most educational philosophies, the Montessori method has critics as well as supporters. And before you decide to enroll your child in a […]
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The Montessori method can sound idyllic when reading success stories of children who are eating on their own before the age of two, potty training themselves, or keeping their own rooms clean. But in real life, things don’t always go that smoothly. If you walk […]
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Summer will be here before you know it. Check out our camp schedule and sign up now!
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Where: Pebblecreek Montessori When: Friday, May 12th at 2:15 pm
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Food preparation is what Montessorians call a “practical life activity.” It helps teach independence, coordination, and responsibility in addition to basic kitchen skills. Advocates of the Montessori method often say it’s a good idea to have a cupboard set aside in your kitchen that children […]
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Montessori educators design classrooms with specific goals in mind. The environments we work in are not disorganized or unplanned. On the contrary, they’re carefully structured to support children as they learn and grow. In The Secret of Childhood, Maria Montessori wrote, “The first aim of […]
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The Montessori approach to learning extends easily into the home. We’ve talked about planned units, and ways to use things like the garden, but what else can you do? Learning isn’t a routine process, and unless your home is set up to create opportunities to […]
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Mealtimes with a young child in a Montessori household or classroom look a little different than most people might expect. Parents, caretakers, and teachers commonly give children unbreakable plastic ware to eat with in a high chair that puts them at a distance from the […]
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When you’re looking for Montessori-appropriate toys, it can be hard to know where to start. Maria Montessori didn’t design toys, so there’s not really any such thing as a “Montessori toy.” You can, however, find toys made from natural materials that are a good fit […]
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