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...
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,...
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...
‘Tis the season for turkey, decorating, and celebrating gratitude! Even though Thanksgiving will look and feel very different for families across Texas and the United States in 2020, there has never been a better time for Montessori families to slow down, practice gratitude at home, and...
Just like so many other events and activities, Halloween is going to look a bit different this year. While we may not be able to celebrate the spooky fall holiday the same way, this time of year can still be a great opportunity for you...
Whether you realize it or not, we are constantly thinking and making decisions every day. As adults, we make daily decisions about what to eat, how to use our time, what to spend our money on, how to interact with others, when and how to...
Eating for Brain Power Eating the right foods can improve your child’s school performance, memory, and concentration. The brain is the first organ to absorb nutrients from our food, so make sure they are rich in brain-boosting properties! At Meadow Montessori, we want our students to...