There is absolutely nothing wrong with being excited to open presents- we all feel that excitement! However, as adults, we also know that amazing feeling that giving can bring. Here are a few ways to encourage giving in your home this season.

The holiday season is a great time to practice Grace and Courtesy lessons at home.

If you have ever asked your child “what did you do at school today?” and gotten a response of silence, “nothing”, “I played”, or “I don’t remember, you are not alone! Here are some tips from AMI for engaging with your child about their day.

Holiday season is officially here! As we prepare for lovely gatherings, travel, and tradition-making, the excitement can often be overwhelming.

The 3PL follows three steps: Naming, Recognizing, and Remembering.  These lessons are designed to be quick and fun like a game, making sure to not overload the child with too much information.

The benefit of listening rather than watching something on a screen is that children use their imagination and improve their listening comprehension skills.

With language development being a “sensitive period” that begins at birth, it is a major part of every classroom, infant to primary to elementary.

If you’ve enjoyed all the candy you want to enjoy and you’re ready to be done, consider using leftovers to bake yummy treats (lots of recipes online) or donating it to local organizations. Some families also start a “Switch Witch” tradition! 

¡Lo que no imaginábamos es que doña Gladys tiene el don de la educación y preparó una lección cultural exquisita! Nos presentó productos agrícolas de su país, los mapas con las regiones climáticas diversas, los camélidos…

One way that a Montessori classroom is different from other preschool settings is that many of our materials are designed for one child at a time. The intention is to protect the child’s concentration and ability to work independently.

The overarching theme of the Math area is moving from concrete to abstract. We want the child to have a solid, tactile idea of what numbers even are before moving on to operations.

The best way to support your child's Montessori education is to find ways to encourage them to be independent at home.

The Sensorial materials help refine a child’s five senses, as well as develop skills such as visual discrimination, order, logic and concentration.

Each child has their own way of adapting to change and new routines, and all of their feelings are honored at school. 

When discussing the four basic areas of the Montessori classroom, we begin with Practical Life.