Why is self-directed learning important for young children? Nov 12, 2024

Are you also guilty of not letting your child go through self-directed learning? Do you find yourself constantly correcting the mistakes of your child? Do you feel the pressure of guiding your children through every step of their learning journey is denying them the freedom to be a child?

As parent...

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What age positioning schema occurs & everything else about it Sep 04, 2024

Picture this: your baby is lining up their toys in a row, stacking blocks, or arranging objects in a specific order. While it might seem like meticulous play, what they’re really doing is exploring how objects can be positioned in space. This is all part of their natural development, and it’s called...

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How the Teachings of Maria Montessori Shaped My Parenting Feb 05, 2024

As a parent who has navigated the complex and often challenging journey of raising a child, I’ve found solace, guidance, and inspiration in three key philosophies that have profoundly shaped my approach to parenting. If I were to distil the essence of what has made me a more conscious, aware, and so...

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Skill Building with the Peg Board May 24, 2023

As parents, we always look for ways to help our children develop new skills and learn through play. One classic toy that has been used for generations to help children build essential skills is the peg board.

This simple yet versatile toy offers a range of benefits for children of all ages and abi...

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A Parent’s Guide to Sensitive Periods in Child Development Oct 14, 2022

Children don’t grow in straight lines—they grow in beautiful bursts of curiosity. These are the different sensitive periods in child development. When a child shows a particular interest in one area of learning and development, for example, movement (crawling/ walking), language, stacking, lining up...

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Parent Guide to What Is Scaffolding in Child Development Sep 05, 2022

 What makes scaffolding truly special for your child’s early development is that it meets your child exactly where they are developmentally. You offer help when needed, step back when they’re ready, and celebrate each attempt, not just the result.

Scaffolding is one of those beautiful, behind-the-s...

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A Parent’s Guide to Montessori Progression Sep 04, 2022

Baby steps teach you that you have to start slow and small to progress. Similarly introducing Montessori educational toys to your child requires progression from simple to complex. 

From birth through childhood, each little layer of your child’s world is built on the one before and that’s why under...

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How Montessori learning aids S.T.E.A.M. Sep 02, 2022

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. All that we experience and enjoy today is a result of advancement that has happened in the fields of STEAM. There is no denying that technology is a large part of us today and will be huger as our children grow up. It is, thus...

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