One of my favorite activities with my family is enjoying a meal out. Sitting together on a restaurant patio, having conversation and enjoying good food...dreamy. The reality is, many parents struggle with taking their Continue Reading »
Large motor development is important for children of all ages. In Montessori environments, large or gross motor development is provided for by creating activities that inspire the child to use his whole body. Continue Reading »
“Joy, feeling one’s own value, being appreciated and loved by others, feeling useful and capable of production are all factors of enormous value for the human soul.” (Dr. Montessori, From Continue Reading »
“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” Walt Disney The first step. It’s often the hardest. Or so we are Continue Reading »
As the the gifts are piling up, you may be thinking, "which of these toys should we play with now, which should we tuck away for later, and what will my child learn when she plays with these?" This time of year can be Continue Reading »
I love this time of year. I always have. I love that it gets dark earlier and cools down at night. I feel comforted by a warm beverage and wearing a scarf (and a good pair of boots ;). Daily I warm the mulling Continue Reading »
This week we are sharing with you some of our favorite containers for holding and organizing toys and tools in our Studios. INFANT STUDIO: We love the handmade mini Bolga baskets from Ghana. Bright colors, great Continue Reading »
“Joy, feeling one’s own value, being appreciated and loved by others, feeling useful and capable of production are all factors of enormous value for the human soul.” -Dr. Maria Continue Reading »
A young child’s receptive language develops sooner than their expressive language. This means they are capable of understanding much more than they can express. Honoring this intellectual development can be difficult Continue Reading »
. . Books and Children! What a great combination! Books offer so many opportunities for conversation, connection, and creative thoughts. Reading with your child helps him hear and Continue Reading »