You might guess that we’ll be talking about apples, and I suppose we will be. Because I did ask: Would you like to cut the apples for snack? And the child responded excitedly, ready to get started. And the child’s mom, as she had done since their first day at Clementine, got up to follow …
(Adapted from a post to our private Instagram group from October, 2023. Session families, join to read them all…occasionally, I share an older favorite here.) A number-one strategy for building independence and confidence is to let your child walk whenever possible, whether in beautiful weather as in the photo above or in gray and blustery …
(Adapted from a post to our private Instagram group from May, 2023. Session families can join to read them all, and I occasionally share a favorite here.) This morning, a child walked into the entryway, sat down in the shoe chair, took off her own shoes, set them on the bench, and excitedly walked to …
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 …
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