The UN’s International Day of Peace is on Tuesday, September 21. As the world heals from the COVID-19 pandemic and faces mounting challenges, the International Day of Peace signifies the potential we all have to create a better world and future. Our founder, Dr. Maria Montessori,...
As parents, we invest in our children’s education because we want the very best for their future. Many families are interested in introducing the Montessori philosophy to their children because it values and instills the virtues of independence, confidence, initiative, responsibility, and self-discipline. But how...
The weather is hot. There’s lots of rain. And there’s still a few weeks left to enjoy melty ice cream cones and dip your toes in the sand. And yes… It is almost that time of year again when children and families will begin stocking...
Originally published by Redfin Imagination and kids go hand-in-hand. And when it’s playtime, a kids playroom should be filled with toys that spark their imagination and creativity. Whether that’s with a kitchen playset for a child that loves the idea of being a chef or a...
Did you know that children lose an average of one month’s worth of school-year learning over the summer? Otherwise known as summer learning loss, this phenomenon tends to affect children of higher grade levels ‒ but it can still occur among preschoolers and kindergartners. Summer has arrived,...
Summer is almost here! With places and activities opening up throughout the Greater Houston area, every family is ready to get out and have fun after more than a year of COVID-19 lockdowns and social distancing protocols. While summer should be an exciting and relaxing time,...
Early childhood is a crucial period to develop characteristics and skills and shape an individual’s identity. As parents, we want to make sure we instill ethical morals and values into our children while they are young. The classroom community is a perfect place to start...
How can parents nurture compassionate, critical thinkers? Empathy and critical thinking have always shaped the Montessori classroom. There’s no shortage of ways parents and teachers can directly and indirectly teach young children how to be compassionate individuals and healthy decision makers. Unbeknownst to many, science education...
Most of us associate Valentine’s Day with hearts, candy, cards, flowers, and telling people we love them. But when it comes to celebrating a Montessori Valentine’s Day, we as parents can show our children what it means to love, learn, think of others, and appreciate...
Child development knows no borders; no matter their culture or physical location, a child's mind is ever-changing, requiring no direct teaching as it unconsciously absorbs the world around them. In Montessori education, we describe this early stage of childhood development as the absorbent mind, and parenting...