What Is Montessori Parenting? Tips from a Montessori Teacher

"But I don't want to clean up!" This phrase is familiar to most parents of young children. With a Montessori approach, you can respond to this situation with love while still achieving a positive o...

The 6 Best Montessori Bookshelves (And How to Pick Yours)

When it was time to pick out a book, my toddlers always pulled all the books off the bookshelf. This problem ended when we finally got a Montessori bookshelf. This front facing bookshelf allows tod...

Should Parents Limit Screen Time? A Montessori Approach

As a parent, it can be hard to know how to manage screen time with our kids. Many questions arise such as "How much screen time is too much?" Also, "Does healthy screen time exist, or is all screen...

What to Look for in a Montessori Preschool

Choosing the best preschool program for your little one requires lots of consideration. You want a program where your child can flourish while developing their academic and social skills. Montessor...

When Do Kids Learn to Read? How to Boost Skills

As their toddler’s scribbles turn into something that resembles letters, many parents wonder when their kid will learn to read.  Reading opens the door to learning, fun, and independence for childr...

3 Montessori Practical Life Activities to Try

Are you hoping to teach life skills to your preschool-age child? The Montessori curriculum includes a whole category of lessons known as “practical life skills” which are designed to help children ...

Montessori vs. Traditional Education: 5 Main Differences

The Montessori method is a popular education philosophy created by Maria Montessori. Today, people use the method at home or school. Yet, you might wonder, what value do Montessori classrooms offer...

What is Montessori? (And How to Use it At Home!)

One child sits playing with a set of blocks, while another practices her climbing skills on a Pikler triangle. In this Montessori home, the children are offered simple, but beautiful and engaging t...