Embarking on a journey of fostering children's holistic development, Montessori principles provide a roadmap for nurturing their unique potential through hands-on learning, individualized attention, and a respectful, prepared environment. Here are key Montessori principles that you may find beneficial:

Summer is just around the corner, and going for a nature walk with your children every Friday is lots of fun for them. You can go to the library and let your Toddler pick out some books. Play outside and enjoy the world's wonders through your children's eyes; they are curious and enjoy observing nature and the living creatures there. Watching an ant or a worm is a scientific adventure for a Toddler!

Food plays a significant role in Montessori. Learning about foods (it’s a big part of the language area), growing food in our garden (where possible), and preparing food (cutting a banana, peeling an egg) are all part of the daily toddler mealtime routine to establish healthy eating habits.

During eating times, Toddlers practice important skills:

Play to Develop

Maria Montessori fosters the idea that real purposeful work prepares one for real life. You may witness your child helping at home with mundane tasks, such as wiping up, pushing a chair in, pouring water, and cleaning and washing their hands. The traditional work of the family is referred to in Montessori as practical life work. It is the most critical area of education for life.

It's re-enrollment time, and in thousands of Montessori schools all over America, parents of four year old's are trying to decide whether or not they should keep their children in Montessori for kindergarten or send them to a local school. 

Do you ever wonder why the Montessori method places such an emphasis on independence and responsibilities?