Do you Want to Be Your Child's Servant or Their Parent? Sep 17, 2024

As a Montessori parent, you may face or may have faced criticism that you are pushing your child too hard towards independence. However, this notion is a common myth that needs to be debunked. 

Let's explore why fostering independence in your child is an essential part of being a parent, not a hind...

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Everything You Need to Know About the Transporting Schema Sep 14, 2024

Picture this: your child is busy moving toys from one side of the room to the other, filling up a bag or bucket, and then emptying it out somewhere else. What may look like simple back-and-forth play is actually an exploration of how objects can be moved, carried, and transported. This is all part o...

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7 Fun Montessori Activity to Keep Your Kids Engaged at Home May 31, 2024

As children, all they want is fun and excitement, and as parents, you just want their happiness. But what if we told you that it can get better than just fun?

Yes, engaging your child with a Montessori activity can be a great boost for them. In addition to the fun, Montessori activities offer learn...

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Building Fine Motor Skills With Baby Montessori Toys May 23, 2024

“Give children toys that are powered by their imagination, not by batteries.” - H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Baby Montessori toys are one effective method for nurturing fine motor skills. They provide opportunities for hands-on learning and exploration in alignment with Montessori education theory. These ...

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Benefits of Montessori Toys for Early Childhood Development Apr 27, 2024

For every parent, the foremost focus is providing a healthy and nurturing environment for their children to develop and grow in the best possible way. Montessori philosophy has played a pivotal role in holistic learning for quite some time, and Montessori toys are integral to the approach.

These to...

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Developing Language Skills while Screeching and Babbling Dec 15, 2023

Ma, Da, Um… Gaga, Mama, Dada, Geegee, Neh, Eh, and so much more…

Sometimes, it sounds like soft or loud screeching noises, and sometimes, it’s the babbling of syllables- initially singular and then repetitive - these adorable baby sounds are the beginning of the beautiful story of your child’s comm...

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Montessori’s 4 Planes of Development Every Parent Must Know Oct 07, 2023

The concept—4 planes of development—was first introduced by Dr. Maria Tecla Artemisia Montessori, an Italian physician and educator.

Grounded in the Montessori philosophy, Maria Montessori, a name she later became synonymous with, used the concept to highlight the theory that human development unf...

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25 strategies to provide constructive feedback to your child Jun 14, 2023

Feedback is an effective tool for helping children understand their strengths and areas for improvement. 

It should be specific, timely, and constructive, and be tailored to the individual child's needs and learning style.

“There is no such thing as a perfect parent, so just be a real one.” - Sue ...

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25 Phrases to use instead of “Good Job” or “Well Done” Jun 07, 2023

As parents, teachers, and caregivers, we want to encourage and support children's positive behaviors and achievements. However, the common phrase "good job" has become somewhat overused and can lose its meaning when said repeatedly. Moreover, when we always resort to the same praise, we may miss the...

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Art of Observation with Children Mar 17, 2023

Observation plays a vital role in how as parents and caregivers we can provide a prepared environment for our children based on their interests and what they are ready for or capable of doing.

Dr Maria Montessori, the founder of the Montessori method, believed that observation was the key to a chil...

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7 Skills Sharpened by Montessori Toys Sep 20, 2022

Montessori toys aren’t just playthings—they are tiny teachers guiding your child’s curiosity, focus, and independence. Every block, puzzle, or sensory tool opens a world of discovery, letting children learn at their own pace while having fun.

Through mindful, hands-on play, Montessori toys help lit...

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9 Disappointing things with most toys in the market Sep 16, 2022

“Play builds the kind of free-and-easy, try-it-out, do-it-yourself character that our future needs.” ~ James L. Hymes, Jr.

As a new parent, it’s understandable that you would like to introduce educational concepts early in a fun manner to your child. It is easy to assume that big toy companies know...

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