Usually this time of year there is talk of resolutions. I have been thinking about this word; resolute, resolution...and it seems to definitive and finite. In a time when we are required to remain flexible, agile, and Continue Reading »
This time of year is often full of gift-giving. You may be looking to add one more item under the tree, a surprise for the child next door, or you may just want to store this list away for later. One of my favorite Continue Reading »
As we discussed in our last post, the Absorbent Mind is the term Dr. Montessori used to describe how a child younger than sic learns and takes in information. To learn more about the two years of life, refer to this Continue Reading »
The Absorbent Mind is the term Dr. Montessori used to describe how a child before the age of six learns and remembers. Babies are born ready to learn from what is around them and they effortlessly gain knowledge from Continue Reading »
If you have poked around on the internet looking for information about Montessori homes or schools, you have definitely come across the term “prepared environment.” This is any space that is prepared to maximize Continue Reading »
I was listening to an interview with Melinda Gates in the What's Her Story with Sam & Amy Podcast. The interviewer asked, “you talk about the potential of women, you have helped so many women, do you feel you Continue Reading »
Need a push to do something fun this week? These activities are not new, by any means, but they are just a reminder of how much fun and learning is right there at home with you. Say It With Music“Freeze” is a Continue Reading »
Preschool Studio For children between three and six years, they are learning to take care of themselves in a way that requires more independence. This tabletop mirror allows them the freedom to check their face Continue Reading »
It has been a while since we have posted an “In the Studio” post. We have been busy getting our lending library going and so now, many of the “In the Studio” activities we have written about are now available Continue Reading »
Choose. Move. Repeat. These three words can guide your choices as a parent of a young child. You make choices based on what you believe to be best for your child and family. These choices may be based on emotion, Continue Reading »