Dec 6, 2018
If you've ever visited a Montessori classroom in action, you might be struck by how calmly the school day progresses, in large part due to the children themselves. The students know where to place...
Nov 30, 2018
The Absorbent Mind is one of the fundamental discoveries that underlie the philosophy of a Montessori education. Dr. Marie Montessori recognized the concept during her extensive observation of active...
Nov 19, 2018
The brilliant Dr. Maria Montessori, founder of the Montessori Method, did not proscribe her psychological, developmental, or education studies to early childhood. She observed the growth of children...
Nov 13, 2018
The brilliant Dr. Maria Montessori noticed very quickly that children pass through phases of "sensitivity" when they are concentrating on mastering one particular skill. Recognizing the onset of...
Nov 4, 2018
Dr. Maria Montessori spent a lifetime observing children in the classroom, using empirical observation to develop a teaching method that takes advantage of a child's innate human needs and...
Oct 28, 2018
These days, more and more preschools and elementary schools are introducing a second language to their students. Educators have long understood the benefits of early immersion, but do you? What are...
Oct 22, 2018
Maybe you have a pool in your backyard, or you live near a lake or river, and you're concerned about the risks involved for a quick, adventuresome toddler. Maybe you just love water sports, boating,...
Oct 16, 2018
The candy and the decorations have been out in the stores since August, and now the spooky month has finally arrived! Halloween is every kid's favorite holiday, and Austin sure has a lot to keep them...
Oct 7, 2018
When your child is sneezing from allergies or wheezing from asthma, he or she is experiencing the excessive response of their immune system to common stimuli, which is the root cause of inflammation....
Sep 27, 2018
Finally fall is here! The scorching heat of the Texas summer is passed, and the mercury has dropped below eighty degrees. You can shut off the air conditioning and open the windows at night, letting...
