Finding a Montessori Caregiver
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Written by Heather Pratt Finding a caregiver you feel as though you can trust can seem very overwhelming, anxiety-producing, and intimidating. Add to that a desire to find someone who…
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Consent and children 0-3 years – What does it mean and what does it look like?
Consent and respect for the child has always been a part of Montessori education. When you are teaching a child to respect themselves you are also teaching them to respect…
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Okay this is one of those topics that get out of hand pretty quickly and I feel like there is a deep misunderstanding between fantasy and imagination. So in short…
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Un-“childproof” Your Home
Written by Heather Pratt To assist a child, we must provide him with an environment which will enable him to develop freely. -Dr. Maria Montessori Childproofing homes has become an…
Read More Personal Care as a Bonding Time
Written by Heather Pratt The child has a different relation to his environment from ours… the child absorbs it. The things he sees are not just remembered; they form part…
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Pre-writing skills aren’t always explicit.
‘My child only scribbles’ ‘My child is so active’ ‘My child won’t sit and complete focused activities’. Sound familiar to anyone? First off- you’re not alone. Second- there is nothing…
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KICK START YOUR MONTESSORI JOURNEY WITH THESE 10 ESSENTIAL TOOLS!
– Written by Sylvia Arotin So you have seen the articles and pictures of Montessori. You want to take on board the Montessori lifestyle with your little ones and family…
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The Floor Bed
By: Melissa Chandler, Alongside You Parenting Sometimes referred to as a ‘Montessori Bed’, the concept of a floor bed or low bed is not new. It has been a common…
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How To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children.
Many parents find themselves wondering how to help their children manage their ‘big feelings’. When children are unable to handle their emotions well, this shows up as challenging behaviours for…
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