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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 development—physical, social, emotional, and cognitive. These aspects make up the “whole child,” as Dr. Montessori put it.   Social Development in the Classroom Children, like all […]

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 decision-making process yet. You still have to put the most important piece in place—the school in which you enroll your child. It’s […]

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 on the average student instead of being catered to the needs of each individual. With this method, children who struggle feel […]

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 use every day and how you can help them be smart online.   Kids in a Digital Age This age of technology is all […]

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 comes to Montessori education. Since they’re in the dark about the workings of Montessori, it can be hard to foster coinciding routines, values, and practices […]

All parts of literacy (listening, talking, reading, and writing) are connected. In order to foster an interest and love for reading and writing, first present your child with many opportunities to hear and understand spoken language. This helps them to be aware and understand all the different sounds that language can make. After that, they […]

Your child’s education shouldn’t stop once they’re out of a classroom setting. In fact, if you send your child to a Montessori school, that means you understand and appreciate the value of lifelong learning and will do what you can to continue their education at home. Giving gifts that appeal to your child’s interests or […]

As a parent, you want to see your child succeed in life and in school. So what happens when your child shows signs of struggling academically? Never fear—there is hope! Challenging curriculum can be a positive learning experience for children. As a result, wrestling with difficult homework can actually be a part of the growing […]

The Montessori philosophy offers a myriad of advantages over traditional education methods. From creativity to independence, Montessori students develop the skills and values that will help them succeed later in school and life. Studies have shown that Montessori students consistently outperform their peers in high school. Today we are going to look at seven of […]

While Austin Children’s Academy may not be the only Montessori organization in the state of Texas, or even Austin, we pride ourselves in being the best. But with so many options to choose from, we think it’s important to let our families (and prospective families) know what sets us apart, which is why we wrote […]