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99. Five Benefits of Montessori Education

99. Five Benefits of Montessori Education

by Karen Disney | Dec 4, 2020 | Admissions, Montessori Benefits, Why Montessori?

Choosing a preschool for your child can feel like a daunting task. Depending on where you live, your options might be limited or seem endless. If there is a Montessori school option in your area, consider these five benefits of Montessori education and see if...
94. Preparing to Return to School: 3 Steps for Independence

94. Preparing to Return to School: 3 Steps for Independence

by Karen Disney | Jul 20, 2020 | 2020 Pandemic Related, Admissions, Parenting Tips

Here at Children’s House, we have been hard at work preparing for the upcoming school year. We are rearranging our schedule and our daily routines in order to better accommodate new health guidelines and to ensure the safety of our community, to the best of our...
87. 4 Important Lessons Kids Learn in Montessori

87. 4 Important Lessons Kids Learn in Montessori

by Karen Disney | Mar 4, 2020 | Authentic Montessori, Montessori Benefits, Why Montessori?

Children are learning every day. They learn by experience, by example, by formal instruction, and a million ways in between. They watch, listen, experiment, and repeat. If they’re lucky, they’ll even be allowed to fail, to mess up, make mistakes, and figure out...
81. Why are Montessori Classrooms Mixed Age?

81. Why are Montessori Classrooms Mixed Age?

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...
79. 10 Ways to Encourage Independence in Your Child at Home

79. 10 Ways to Encourage Independence in Your Child at Home

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...
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