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Eight Awesome Hobbies That Promote Lifelong Learning

Eight Awesome Hobbies That Promote Lifelong Learning
Hobbies are a great way for kids to use their time productively and shape their brains while doing so. The hobbies in this article promote both cognitive and emotional development—but that’s not...
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How To Motivate Your Child To Challenge Themselves And Try New Things

How To Motivate Your Child To Challenge Themselves And Try New Things
Chances are, when your child tries something new for the very first time, they’ll be pretty nervous. And that is completely okay! Nerves are a sign of growth, and if you’ve heard your child say...
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Six Simple Ways To Prepare Your Child For A Montessori Education

Six Simple Ways To Prepare Your Child For A Montessori Education
Amazing things happen inside a Montessori classroom. At Austin Children’s Academy, your child will expand their social skills, learn how to understand and manage their emotions, develop a sense of...
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Nine Montessori Alumni Who Have Accomplished Amazing Things

Those who attended Montessori school, whether for their entire school career or just a few years, are known for exemplifying independence, selflessness, dignity, sound judgment, and the ability to...
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How Will a Montessori Education Shape My Child’s Morality?

How Will a Montessori Education Shape My Child’s Morality?
Morality is derived from the Latin word moralis, which means “custom.” When a child learns the morals of society, they are simultaneously adapting to social life and culture—both their own and...
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How the Montessori Philosophy Promotes Positive Social Behaviors in Young Learners

How the Montessori Philosophy Promotes Positive Social Behaviors in Young Learners
At Austin Children’s Academy—and all other esteemed Montessori schools across the world—we promote a well-rounded view of the child, and our goal is to help every aspect of their...
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3 Tips When Picking a Montessori School

3 Tips When Picking a Montessori School
So you’ve decided on Montessori school for your child. This is a very exciting time, but it can be stressful as well. You’ve made a great choice, but you haven’t quite finished the...
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Do Mixed-Age Classrooms Actually Benefit Your Child’s Social and Intellectual Growth?

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In traditional schools, classrooms are grouped by age—with the biggest gap being anywhere from six months to a year. These children learn the same material at the same rate, and the pace is based...
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How to Help Your Child Make Responsible Choices with Digital Devices

How to Help Your Child Make Responsible Choices with Digital Devices
In 2022, technology is around every corner. There are even such things as smart vacuums! But this article isn’t here to discuss Roombas—we’re more concentrated on the technology that your kids...
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Five Must-Read Books for Parents of Montessori Learners

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By continuing your child’s Montessori education at home, you’re building a firm foundation for them to succeed at school. In some cases, though, Montessori parents feel left behind when it...
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