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A resource for our parent community — articles, insights, and practical tips to extend the benefits of the Montessori philosophy from our classrooms into your home life.

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From our classrooms to your home
Insights, tips, and stories to help you bring the Montessori philosophy into everyday family life.

How Practical Life Builds Executive Functioning Skills in the Montessori Environment
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Supporting a Calm and Confident Start: Montessori Drop-Off
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Why We Shouldn’t Carry Toddlers: How Walking Builds Independence and Confidence
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Fall Pumpkin Crafts for Kids
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Montessori Summer Activities: A Starter Guide
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The Magic of Montessori Music and Movement
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Teaching Mindfulness with Montessori Principles
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How to Build on Your Child’s Montessori Education at Home
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Montessori Activities for 3–4 Year Olds
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Understanding Montessori Math: The Path from Concrete to Abstract Learning
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Discipline from a Montessori Perspective
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The Montessori Approach to Science in the Primary-Age Years
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The Critical Social Years – Social and Emotional Development of Primary Age Children
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Benefits of Montessori Primary Schooling
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What Will My Child Learn Before Preschool Graduation?
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What Is Your Child’s Temperament? Here’s What Science Has to Say
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Cognitive Development in Montessori Classrooms
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What Is the Three-Year Montessori Cycle?
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What Is a Montessori Child Development Center?
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Tips for Potty Training (for Girls and Boys!)
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The Montessori Approach to Packing Lunch
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The Montessori Approach to Nurturing Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence
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Temper Tantrum Trouble – How to Mitigate Attention-Seeking Behavior
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Teaching a Child to Care for Their Environment
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Fostering Independence with Montessori Practical Life Activities
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Exploring the 5 Senses with a Montessori Education
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Creating Learning Moments with Your Child
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Why Do Young Children Kids Need to Be Around Other Kids?
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Ready, Set, Read! Montessori Methods for Encouraging Emergent Literacy
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Introducing the Practical Life Montessori Method into Your Home
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Benefits of Montessori Gardening Activities for Preschoolers
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4 Tips for Helping Your Child Feed Themselves
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Primary Montessori Classrooms – What Parents Need to Know
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Preparing Your Home for a Montessori Curriculum
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Kids In the Kitchen
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Hidden Fruit Recipes for Kids – The Montessori Way
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Getting Ready to Go Outside – Empowering Children with Montessori Practical Life Skills
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ANOTHER FIRST FOR MONTESSORI – STEM AT KG LEVEL!
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Winter Performance
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Winter Break Activities to Beat the Boredom
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Ways to Let Your Child Contribute to Thanksgiving Dinner
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The Recipe for a Better Sick Day
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The Importance of Calmness
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The Art of Being Thankful During the Holidays
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Teaching Your Child to be Thankful
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Teaching Through Observation
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Sweet Summer Treats
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Summer Sensory Activities
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Raising Confident Children
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Preschool Graduation
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Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling
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Preparing for the New School Year
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Preparing for Busy Weeks
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Montessori Math
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Montessori for Young Toddlers
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Montessori at Home: DIY Alphabet Box
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Keep The Germs Away This Cold & Flu Season
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How to Establish and Maintain a Positive Parent-Teacher Partnership
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How to Encourage Sharing From a Young Age
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Fun & Educational Thanksgiving Activities
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Fun & Educational Fall Activities
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Fun and Educational Halloween Activities
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Freedom With Limits
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Father’s Day Fun
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Family Christmas celebrations week
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Establishing a Routine at Home With Your Child
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Encouraging Your Infant to Speak
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Dealing with Temper Tantrums
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Coping With Sick Kids
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Being a Good Parent on a Tough Day
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Beat Summer Break Boredom
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Activities To Do With Your Infant
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Valentine’s Day Sensory Activities
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STEM, STREAM, and Montessori?
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Springtime Gathering Activities to Enjoy With Your Preschooler
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Spring Sensory Activities for Preschoolers
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Spring Cleaning With Your Kids
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The Recipe for a Better Sick Day
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Picnic Recipes Your Preschooler Can Help You Make
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Montessori Infant Care vs. Nannies
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Hidden Fruit & Veggie Recipes
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Fun Activities for Earth Day
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Easing the Transition of Moving for Children
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Coping With Sick Kids
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Valentines Day and Chinese New Year Celebration 2016
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The Halloween Walk At Inspire Kids Montessori 2015
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Thanksgiving 2014 at IKM Toddlers
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Kindergarteners tackle STEM at Inspire Kids Montessori
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Inspire Kids Montessori Winter Celebration 2015
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Inspire Kids Montessori Winter Celebration 2014
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Inspire Kids Montessori Thanksgiving Appreciation Day 2015
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Inspire Kids Montessori Costume Parades 2017
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Inspire Kids Montessori Costume Parade 2016
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Highlights of 2016 End of Year Celebration
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Happy Holidays 2017 from Inspire Kids Montessori!
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Halloween 2014 at IKM
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