The Arborland Blog

You are probably here because you have watched our YouTube video on how Arborland teaches reading remotely to our preschool and kindergarten students (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwtEwc-QxlA). You may be a parent interested in homeschooling your child or a kindergarten teacher curious to find out how other teachers are doing remote teaching. At Arborland, we have always believed in the traditional Montessori philosophy of “following the child” and as a result our

By Ms. Kelly Luque & Ms. Jocelyn Santiago Potty training can be a challenging time for parents. It becomes the battle of the wills....

By Ms. Marty Shepard Why does Montessori have three grade levels in the same classroom? It seems as though younger children have a lot...

An explanation of why Montessori’s practical life curriculum is vital to your child’s education By Ms. Claire Fitzgerald Psychological...

By Dr. Sueling Chen Having just gone to my last Back to School Night as a parent (my youngest daughter is a high school senior at Sunny...

By Ms. Jocelyn Santiago There comes a time that all parents dread – leaving their child with someone else. Besides your own piece of...

The best way to see if a preschool is right for your child is to visit. However, what exactly should you be looking for? Here are 10 key...

Looking for a preschool could be overwhelming with the number of options available. Here are a few things to consider to make the decision making process simpler. By Dr. Sueling Chen Ask yourself, “What do I want for my child?” Understand your goals for your child, and consider each aspect of child development: Physical & motor skills development – the way children connect their minds with their bodies in order to be able to learn and explore Cognitive & intellectual develop

The guide to surviving your child’s first day back at school. By Ms. Anisa Foy Separation anxiety is a natural human experience, borne...