"The first way we began engaging this philosophical practice was simply by observing our child, noticing which toys she was drawn to, and thinking about what she was attempting to master." ...
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Parenting
Guidepost at Home Family Framework founder discusses family support before and throughout Covid
Joel Mendes, Executive Director of Higher Ground International, in an exclusive Montessori Post interview about the project Guidepost at Home Family Framework
Montessori Post (MP): The Family Framework platform offers free resources for parents of Toddlers, Early Childhood and Elementary students. Is this platform a response to the vast ...
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Why This Is The Best Time To Start A Chore Chart, According To A Montessori Teacher
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Help! How do I know how to recognize true Montessori?
"I'm a new parent and have been hearing so much about the Montessori method from friends and online. All of the information is somewhat conflicting, though, and I want to introduce the true principles in my home. What would you say are the cornerstones of Montessori, especially for parents wishing to integrate it in the ...
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Help! How can I encourage parents of toddlers with the morning transition?
Dear Ask a Montessorian, I teach in an Infant/Toddler classroom and I am struggling with how to help parents and their children with the morning transition. Some parents want to come in and spend time with their children, others want to bolt out the door, while others want to talk to the teachers about the morning routine that day. What would you ...
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