Take Learning to the Next Step with Research
Learning begins with naming. Young children have been carefully observing their surroundings since infancy; the key to unlocking all that knowledge is to give them the names of everything they…
Helping Children in Need
I sat down to write a blog post tonight, but before starting my post I surfed a little bit. As I glanced at CNN's homepage, I saw a few headlines…
Children, Nutrition, and the China Study – Part 2
Hi! Thanks for your great responses to the first part of this series! If you haven't read it yet, please take a moment to do so - it will set…
Children, Nutrition, and the China Study – Part 1
I love browsing through vintage cookbooks. I like the retro illustrations and the funny, helpful advice for what to do when the electricity goes out, someone spills grape juice on…
Geocaching for Kids – Fun for the Whole Family
Geocaching is an exciting treasure hunt game that families around the world are playing. It requires a GPS device and a love of adventure. The basic steps to the game…
5 Practical Suggestions for Montessori Parent Education
When I was teaching, I observed an interesting phenomenon. Many of the parents deliberately chose Montessori for their child over "easier" options, like public school, but after the child began…
Getting Ready for Earth Day, Montessori-style
Next Tuesday, April 22nd, the northern hemisphere will celebrate Earth Day for the 37th time. Now more than ever, it seems like a great time to talk to kids about…
Bringing Montessori to Colombia, South America
Please note: This post is from many years ago. I was able to make a one-time donation to this school because my children had outgrown some Montessori materials I had.…
Transitioning from Montessori to a Traditional School
When I was teaching, I was asked about the transition from Montessori to traditional school many, many times. Because few regions of the world offer a complete Pre-K-12 Montessori program,…
Is Dramatic Play the Best Way for Children to Learn?
A few days ago, I stumbled across a parent asking for information at Yahoo! Answers about the benefits of Montessori education. One of the replies they received echoes a concern…
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