Category Archives: ACA Blog


Montessori and the Arts: Nurturing Creativity and Expression in Young Minds


In a world obsessed with harsh grading standards and structured learning practices, there’s an alternative that celebrates creativity and self-expression: the Montessori way. This method, which is deeply rooted in fostering individual growth, opens countless doors to artistic exploration from an early age. In this blog post, we’re embarking on a thoughtful exploration of how […]

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The Role of Outdoor Education in Montessori Schools: Nurturing Nature Explorers


As advocates of holistic learning, we strive to tap into the powerful role nature plays in nurturing curious young minds and fostering a deep connection with our world. The outdoors serves as an invaluable classroom resource for young learners to cultivate a sense of wonder and foster essential life and survival skills. In this blog […]

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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 Montessori believed that exposure to nature was crucial in child development. “The land is where our roots are,” she wrote. “The children must be taught […]

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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 bilingualism, focusing specifically on the advantages of teaching Spanish to children. Beyond the ability to communicate with more people, being bilingual enhances cognitive […]

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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 discouraged or disinterested when faced with a new challenge. That’s why it’s absolutely crucial to teach children how to learn effectively and develop […]

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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, Montessorians focus on the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive aspects of learning. In this article, we’ll talk about how learning in a Montessori classroom […]

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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 multi-age classrooms and tell you about everything they’re capable of doing for your child. What Are Multi-age Classrooms? In a traditional school, all students in the […]

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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 room and orates, a Montessori classroom has students initiate their own lessons with hands-on materials prepared for their specific developmental stage. The Montessori Method A Montessori classroom […]

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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 the spoken word on a deeper level. If your child learns how to adopt new words into the vocabulary at an early age, […]

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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. But here in the Montessori world, school begins much sooner. As early as two months old! In an infant classroom here at Austin Children’s […]

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