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Some children are chatterboxes who start talking as soon as they understand the meaning of words. However, many small children struggle to find their voice, especially if they are the youngest member of a large family. As a Montessori parent, you can use the following tips to help your child develop their conversational skills. Start […]

As any parent knows, trying to motivate children can feel like an uphill battle. From getting dressed in the morning to bedtime rituals, many kids learn to resist their daily chores. Self-motivation isn’t something that comes naturally to most children. Adults need to show kids that working hard has both short and long-term benefits. Motivated […]

Kids with great social skills do better in life. They are more likely to do well in school and at their jobs and have better interpersonal relationships. You can begin teaching your child the following eight social skills now to help them throughout their life. 1. Cooperation All children and adults need to know how […]

You rarely hear about a successful and connected community with a hands-off leader. Getting involved means working together with everyone to achieve goals. By collaborating directly with the people, you can contribute to the community in a way that makes everyone involved content. Out of all the ways that you can build a community, hands-on […]

Visioning is a task that helps children develop their understanding of the universe based on their experiences at home and school. As a child progresses from birth through the end of their elementary school years, their understanding of the cosmos grows. Helping children understand the interconnectedness of all things in the universe is the primary […]

If you think your child learns differently from other kids, you’re right! Studies prove that there are various learning styles in children. The VARK model identifies four very different learning styles in children, giving you the ability to determine how your child learns best and to accommodate their learning style to one (or more) of […]

Teaching older children to mentor younger children opens a wide range of possibilities for teachable moments, growth, and friendships. Older children in a mixed-age classroom learn how to be leaders and care for others. Transitional Periods Mentoring between children makes for easier transitions when entering another stage of a child’s life. Older children learn to […]

A core foundation in all human beings is self-regulation. Researchers define self-regulation in toddlers as managing feelings and thoughts to enable goals through action. Across our lifespans, self-regulation determines our social, emotional, and physical health and our educational and economic worth. An example of self-regulation in toddlers is coping with overwhelming feelings so their emotions […]

For some parents, getting their child to choose a learning focus can feel like a daunting task. It might take some effort at first, as you both get accustomed to a new way of doing things, but you’ll be happy to see your efforts rewarded. This article will highlight some of the benefits of encouraging […]

When children are first enrolled in school, they don’t have a sense of direction. A large part of Dr. Montessori’s academic philosophy was centered around teaching kids the right ways to engage with their studies so that they developed a strong curiosity and desire to keep learning more about the world in a productive way. […]