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At Clementine, we offer parent-child classes for ages 0-3+…like mommy-and-me, but more. The blog shares thoughts on development, parenting, and Montessori practice that relate to life in and out of the classroom...just the things that might be on your mind as a parent to a baby, toddler, or preschooler.
Montessori philosophy focuses on using realistic images as part of toys and activities for babies, toddlers, and young preschoolers. Today, I’m diving deeper into why. The answer goes back to the concept of the absorbent mind, which is the cornerstone of Montessori early childhood education. Montessori separated planes of human development in six-year increments, from […]
One little boy in particular was teary, which is unusual for him, and I mention this because he was in class with his grandpa, and the care and love that his grandpa showed him that morning was truly such a beautiful thing to witness.
Honor your (child’s) pace…as (s)he: walks along the sidewalk, delights in something delightful, asks to read the same book (again), sloshes pancake batter out of the bowl while stirring.
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I’m Jessica Brown, an AMS certified Montessori infant-toddler teacher. At Clementine, we learn and chat about topics like these both in and out of the classroom. If you’re local to Libertyville/northern Lake County, IL and are interested in finding more about our community, I’d love to hear from you!