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Encouraging Expression - Montessori Story Writing Materials
When children discover the power of their own words, something magical happens. Story writing invites them to bring their ideas to life, nurturing creativity, language skills, and the confidence to share their growing voice.
Nov 51 min read
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When My Child Told Me He Didn’t Want to Go to School (and I’m the Principal)
The principal of Arborland Montessori Schools shares a personal story about her 3-year-old son resisting going to school—her own school—and how it challenged both her professional and parenting identity.
Oct 13 min read
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Game changers: How Extracurriculars Shape Confident Kids
While mastering subjects like math, science, and language arts is undoubtedly important for a child's intellectual development, it is equally essential to recognize the value of experiences that occur outside the classroom environment.
Sep 23 min read
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Supporting Your Child’s School Transition: Managing Separation Anxiety
An article by Anisa Foy All teachers know too well the tears and loud cries as a child starts pre-school, kindergarten or the...
Aug 14 min read
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Back to School During Coronavirus
It is that time of the year again: back to school! Unfortunately, current world events have altered the structure of education. We hope...
Aug 3, 20202 min read
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Creating a Summer Routine
When summer hits, it’s hard to remember that school is really only weeks away from starting. Making spontaneous plans is what summer is...
May 28, 20202 min read
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Good Manners at Home
Children take great pride in being able to behave in ways adults often expect, but may have forgotten to teach them. Grace and Courtesy...
May 26, 20202 min read
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Getting the Most Out of Summer
Summer is right around the corner – where did the time go? – and we’re all uncertain about what this time holds for us. This doesn’t mean...
May 21, 20201 min read
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How to Prevent Summer Learning Loss
As parents begin planning for a summer without a school schedule, it can be daunting to imagine filling your child’s day. Dreams of days...
May 19, 20202 min read
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Homeschool Management
Walking into your child’s classroom, you might think that the teachers make classroom management look easy: children are working, and the...
May 12, 20201 min read
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Keeping Your Child Emotionally Healthy
This time right now is a lot to process for children. The disruption of normal activities, the sudden split from friends, and the fear of...
May 7, 20202 min read
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Choosing Books to Read to Your Child
A good starting point with choosing books to read to your child is picking books that you loved as a child, especially since you will be...
Apr 30, 20202 min read
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The Way to Montessori Play
Many parents have fond memories of their childhoods and exploring the neighborhood with friends or playing at home with our siblings. We...
Apr 28, 20202 min read
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Bringing Montessori Home
At school, skills are introduced from the simple to the complex, with new elements added gradually. The new work still contains enough of...
Apr 23, 20202 min read
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How Can I Get My Child to Work Independently at Home?
In this time of great change and upheaval, we are all trying to figure out the best ways to make everyone happy. Most parents are working...
Apr 21, 20202 min read
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How to Teach Kindergarten Reading Remotely or at Home – Montessori Style
You are probably here because you have watched our YouTube video on how Arborland teaches reading remotely to our preschool and...
Apr 17, 20205 min read
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How Do I Prepare My Child to Read?
Parents often ask how they can help at home to ensure their child is ready to read. The National Reading Panel identified 5 elements...
Mar 25, 20203 min read
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Planning A Daily Routine at Home the Montessori Way
In our current climate, it is important to maintain as normal of a schedule as possible. Having a daily routine at home will help your...
Mar 18, 20204 min read
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5 Things Families Should Do Together
Due to the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we sometimes fail to spend time with the people we love the most. We unintentionally push...
Mar 12, 20203 min read
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Benefits of Sharing
Although at times, it seems hard to decipher the benefits of Show and Tell with young children, indeed this active involvement of the...
Mar 12, 20202 min read
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