The Arborland Blog

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...

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...

Although at times, it seems hard to decipher the benefits of Show and Tell with young children, indeed this active involvement of the speaker and the listeners fosters plenty of developments within each child: Learning How to Ask Questions and Answer: many children do not understand the difference between a statement and a question, and so going through the process helps teach this concept. Speech Development: for the speaker, show and tell provides an opportunity to use desc

By: Melissa Custodio 1. Actions Speak Louder Than Words When you tell your child to be “kind” and “compassionate”, there is a big chance...

Homework is not something that most children – or their parents – look forward to when going back to school, but with a few simple...

By Anisa Foy Dr. Maria Montessori’s philosophy is that children go through different planes of development and there are cycles of growth...

The school year is off to a great start and your family is settling into the new school year’s rhythm. You are communicating with your...

By Ms. Marty Shepard With Thanksgiving coming up at the end of the month, it is an especially good time to think about how we can...

Being a parent means you may have a long list of questions to ask your child’s teacher. What curriculum are they learning? Does my child eat well during lunch? How are the social skills developing for my child? All of these questions are important to ask. Your child’s teacher is here to help you feel secure about your child’s safety, health, education, and so much more. So ask away! Not sure what questions to ask the teacher? Below are 5 questions that may help. How do you as

By Ms. Melissa De Los Santos Avoid the dreaded “summer slide” with these three simple suggestions! 1. Read, read, read! One of the...

By Melissa De Los Santos The academic year is coming to a close, and parents are surely thinking about who to visit, which event to...

By Melissa De Los Santos The word no has such a bad reputation. Saying “no” has been associated with deprivation, limitation, and...

By: Melissa De Los Santos Starting in the first grade, Arborland students have the privilege of using technology in the classroom. It is mainly used in two ways: as a medium to acquire knowledge responsibly, and to share the knowledge in creative and interesting ways. Learning on the Internet There are a lot of sources of information on the Internet, and it is essential that children know how to differentiate which ones are reliable and which ones are not. Elementary student

By Melissa De Los Santos Every spring, Arborland toddler, primary and elementary students enjoy a day of merrymaking and learning — all...

By Melissa De Los Santos Many a morning struggle have been punctuated by this timeless question. Generations of children have battled with early mornings and last-minute projects, all yearning for the liberation that weekends bring. This question pops up even more now that all the things you need and want to know are only a few Google searches and YouTube videos away. So why do we still go to school? How does school help us? Oh, let me count the ways. Teaches children respons

By: Melissa De Los Santos Maria Montessori encourages everyone to “follow the child,” which means that their education is modeled after...

By: Melissa De Los Santos Open communication is key in your relationship with your children. Give them your full attention When your child is telling you something, pay attention. Make sure you are facing them and showing them that you are focused on what they are saying. Ask a few questions and encourage them to share more about their lives. When a child feels you are interested in what they have to say, they will be more comfortable to talk to you. Watch your tone Children

By: Melissa De Los Santos Winter recital season is upon us! But aside from showing off their talents, what else do our Montessori...

“I hate Mondays!” “I don’t like so-and-so.” “That is terrible!” We’ve heard all these before. Complaining seems to be a regular part of everyday life, but the more children complain, the more negative their outlook will be. It is important to instill a positive attitude in young children, because it will help them understand and deal with their obstacles better — a valuable quality that cannot be taken away from them throughout their lives. Be Their Sunshine Dr. Maria Monte

Five Tips to Help Your Learner be an Achiever By: Melissa De Los Santos Find out exactly what is challenging them Is your elementary child having a hard time with long division? Are they confused by the phrasing of the question? Are they able to see clearly or is their vision a bit blurry? When you figure out specifically what your child is struggling with, it is easier to come up with focused — and consequently, more effective — solutions. If your child is challenged by lo