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Leaf by Leaf: Learning Through Autumn Exploration
Hello, Montessori n’ Such Community! October is here, and so is this month’s Toddler Tuesdays. The air is crisp, the leaves are colorful, and there are endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. For toddlers, nature is the ultimate classroom. When we take them outside with purpose, they soak up so much...
Read morePlanting Seeds of Peace: Montessori’s Everyday Harmony
Every September 21, the world pauses to recognize the International Day of Peace. In Montessori classrooms, though, peace isn’t just a one-day event. It’s part of the daily rhythm, woven into the way children learn, play, and grow together. Peace in Montessori isn’t only about avoiding conflict, it’s about building...
Read moreHopping, Fluttering, Growing: Why Life Cycles Matter
Hello Montessori n’ Such Community! Children are natural scientists. They watch ants march across the pavement, collect caterpillars on the playground, and peer curiously at tadpoles swimming in a pond. Their questions—“Where did it come from?” “What happens next?”—are invitations to explore the fascinating world of animal life cycles. Studying...
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