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Unlocking Potential: The Benefits of Montessori Elementary Education

by Karen Disney | May 2, 2025 | Montessori Elementary, Montessori Philosophy | 0 Comments

When it comes to choosing the right educational path for your child, the options can be overwhelming. Among the alternatives to traditional schooling, the Montessori method has stood the test of time—offering a child-centered approach that fosters independence,...

The Importance of the Montessori Kindergarten Experience

by Karen Disney | May 2, 2025 | Montessori Philosophy, The Montessori Classroom, Understanding Montessori | 0 Comments

So you made the hard decision: you found a Montessori program that you love! You’re happy, your child is happy, everyone can settle down and enjoy the ride, right? Not so fast! There’s a big decision coming up. It seems far away at first, because — c’mon — one...

Five Benefits of Montessori Education

by Karen Disney | May 2, 2025 | Montessori Philosophy, Parenting Resources, Understanding Montessori | 0 Comments

Choosing a preschool for your child can feel like a daunting task. Depending on where you live, your options might be limited or seem endless. If there is a Montessori school option in your area, consider these five benefits of Montessori education and see if...

30 Alternatives for “Good Job!”

by Karen Disney | October 28, 2021 | Blog, Parenting Resources | 0 Comments

"Good job!" Your child just tied her shoes, crossed the monkey bars, showed you a drawing, or helped carry in the grocery bags. If you’re like many parents out there, the words just bubbled to the surface and came out of your mouth before you had a second to think...

Is Your Child Ready for Preschool?

by Karen Disney | August 26, 2021 | Blog, Child Development | 0 Comments

Is your child ready for preschool? It can be a tough call. For many families with young children, knowing when a child is “ready for more” can come with a lot of doubt and uncertainty. Maybe your child has been in an at-home daycare since they were a baby, and the...

How is Montessori Different to Traditional Preschool?

by Karen Disney | July 1, 2021 | Blog, The Montessori Classroom, Understanding Montessori | 0 Comments

There are many factors to consider when selecting a program for your child. If you're thinking about enrolling your child in a Montessori program, you might have some questions. Many parents want to understand the difference between Montessori and "regular" preschool....

What is Montessori? And Other Questions

by Karen Disney | June 28, 2021 | Blog, Understanding Montessori | 0 Comments

Montessori education has been around since 1907, but there are still some common misconceptions about what it is and what it isn’t. The answer to the question, "What is Montessori?" is not particularly straightforward. Here are our (brief) answers to some of the more...

Why are Montessori Schools Mixed-Age?

by Karen Disney | June 11, 2021 | Blog, Montessori Philosophy | 0 Comments

There are many differences between Montessori schools and traditional preschool programs. One of the more noticeable is the use of mixed-age classrooms rather than age-based classrooms. Visit a good Montessori school and you’ll see three, four, and...

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