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 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 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 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 | Oct 15, 2019 | Child Development, Family, Parenting Tips
When you’re out and about doing fun family activities this fall, take the opportunity to add a little language boost to your outings! We’re going to give you three tips to help build your child’s vocabulary this fall while you’re enjoying the...
