by Karen Disney | Feb 11, 2020 | Child Development, The Montessori Classroom, Understanding Montessori
When you walk into a Montessori classroom you might notice something missing. There’s no dress-up corner or play kitchen. There are “blocks” on the shelves, but the children are “working” with them instead of “playing” with them, because they’re not “toys,” they’re...
by Karen Disney | Feb 4, 2020 | Authentic Montessori, Child Development, The Montessori Classroom, Why Montessori?
Creativity is more than art and music. It means trying new things and looking at a challenge with a different perspective. Montessori classrooms are filled with opportunity for creativity and imagination. Creativity in the Montessori classroom is about thinking...
by Karen Disney | Jan 28, 2020 | Admissions, Montessori Benefits, The Montessori Classroom
So you made the hard decision: you found a Montessori program that you love! You’re happy, your child is happy, everyone can settle down and enjoy the ride, right? Not so fast! There’s a big decision coming up. It seems far away at first, because — c’mon...
by Karen Disney | Jan 21, 2020 | Admissions, Authentic Montessori, Child Development, The Montessori Classroom, Understanding Montessori
There are many differences between Montessori schools and traditional preschool programs. One of the more noticeable is the implementation of mixed-age classrooms rather than age-based classrooms. Visit a good Montessori school and you’ll see three, four, and...
by Karen Disney | Jan 14, 2020 | Understanding Montessori
If you needed a reminder about how intelligent, observant, and forward-thinking Maria Montessori was, type “Montessori quotes” into a search engine. Her words reflect an insight into childhood development in the first half of the 20th century that was...
by Karen Disney | Jan 7, 2020 | Child Development, Parent Resources, Parenting Tips
It starts with the little things, like helping scrub potatoes or put their socks in a drawer, and it builds. Soon, your little one is not so little and they’re actually helping with dinner, not just “helping” with dinner. They’re putting away their laundry and then...
by Karen Disney | Dec 17, 2019 | Character Development, Parent Resources, Parenting Tips
Your child just tied her shoes, crossed the monkey bars, showed you a drawing, or helped carry in the grocery bags. If you’re like many parents out there, the words “good job” just bubbled to the surface and came out of your mouth before you had a...
by Karen Disney | Dec 10, 2019 | Authentic Montessori, Finding a School, Understanding Montessori, Why Montessori?
There is often a veil of mystery over the goings on in a typical Montessori classroom. Children come home with reports of “doing work,” which sounds kinda serious. They talk about circle time and playground time, but they also throw around words and phrases that make...
by Karen Disney | Dec 3, 2019 | Admissions, Child Development, Finding a School, Parenting Tips
It can be a tough call. For many families with young children, knowing when a child is “ready for more” can come with a lot of doubt and uncertainty. Maybe your child has been in an at-home daycare since they were a baby, and the idea of putting them into...
by Karen Disney | Nov 19, 2019 | Family
It’s that time of the year! With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s only natural that we spend some time reflecting on all the wonderful things we have in our lives. Here, at Children’s House, we have been sharing our gratitude daily at circle...
