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Curiosity in Action; Montessori and the Magic of STEAM
In a Montessori classroom, science isn’t just a subject, it’s a way of seeing the world. Dr. Maria Montessori believed that even the youngest children are natural scientists, full of curiosity and ready to explore. When we introduce STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) to toddlers and preschoolers, we’re...
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Rotate, Refresh, Repeat: Making the Most of Toddler Play
Welcome to this month’s edition of Toddler Tuesdays! Today, we’re looking at ways to keep toddlers engaged without constantly giving them new toys and materials. One day, your toddler is stacking the same blocks over and over but then the next day, they won’t even look at them! While it...
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Eyes on Math: Building Number Sense Through Sight
Hello Montessori n’ Such Community! Did you know that children can see math before they even learn to count? It’s true! Subitizing (yes, it’s a real word!) is the ability to instantly recognize the number of objects in a group—without counting. Think of rolling a die and knowing it shows...
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