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A Green Education: How Montessori Schools Are Committed to the Environment


At the heart of Montessori’s philosophy lies a deep connection to nature. The outdoors inspires a sense of curiosity and exploration in children they can’t find anywhere else. Dr. Maria...
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The Bountiful Benefits of Bilingualism: Learning Spanish Definitely Helps Kids Succeed


In a world where language and ideas can spread more quickly than ever before, there are innumerable advantages to learning multiple languages. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the benefits of...
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Learning How to Learn: Teaching Children the Process of Mastering New Skills


Learning is a lifelong endeavor, and mastering new skills is an essential part of being a human on planet Earth. However, many children struggle with the process of learning and often become...
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The Essential Mind-Body Connection: How Montessori Schools Combine Cognitive and Motor Development


Montessori philosophy doesn’t just focus on one aspect of a child. Instead, it focuses on the child as a whole. That means, unlike traditional schools that focus solely on cognitive abilities,...
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Mixing Grades, Maximizing Learning: How Multi-age Activities Foster Growth and Discovery


Multi-age classrooms are a hallmark of Montessori education, but there are many people who don’t quite understand their purpose—let alone their benefits. We’re here to clear up questions about...
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Choose Your Own Learning Adventure: How Children Can Meet Their Educational Goals Through Self-Direction


The Montessori method revolves around self-education, which is accomplished through self-direction. Instead of following the traditional model of schooling, where a teacher stands at the front of the...
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Vocab Is Fab: Understanding the World through New Words


In order to succeed in school and in life, your child should always be learning new words—especially when they’re young. With a wide vocabulary, they’ll be able to understand written text and...
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Safe, Warm, and Protected: How Montessori Schools Nurture Infants


If you’ve grown up believing that school begins at age five, you are not alone. In traditional schools, children typically start kindergarten when they’re five years old and progress from there....
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Learning with All the Senses: 7 Activities and Materials That Stimulate Toddlers


Sensory materials help your children do what they do best—learn through play—by stimulating all five senses: touch, sight, smell, hearing, and taste. Sensory play gives toddlers a chance to...
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The Montessori Method and Its Impact on Twenty-First-Century Learning


Montessori education in 2023 is more popular than it’s ever been. This century is under constant transformation, and there’s no educational method that embraces that fact better than Montessori....
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