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By Carolyn Linke January 19, 2026
A Montessori approach to understanding disrespect: why children use strong words, how adults can stay calm, and ways to protect connection over conflict.
By Carolyn Linke January 7, 2026
Discover how a Montessori prepared environment—at school or home—supports independence, peace, and purposeful activity through thoughtful design.
By Carolyn Linke November 17, 2025
Help your child navigate friendships and social challenges with Montessori’s compassionate approach to empathy, problem-solving, and confidence.
By Carolyn Linke November 10, 2025
Discover how Montessori nurtures persistence, choice, and independence in children—building grit, willpower, and lifelong decision-making skills.
By Carolyn Linke November 3, 2025
See how Montessori bead boards make multiplication and division engaging and concrete.
Why do Montessori Classrooms Have Long, Uninterrupted Work Periods?
January 20, 2025
Explore the benefits of Montessori's uninterrupted work periods, fostering focus, deep learning, intrinsic motivation, and lifelong skills in children.
A room with a lot of shelves and a plant in the foreground.
December 30, 2024
Learn key Montessori terms like grace and courtesy, human tendencies, prepared environment, and sensitive periods, which foster holistic child development.
A woman is kneeling down next to a little girl sitting on a bench in front of a window.
December 23, 2024
In Montessori, discipline is about understanding misbehavior as communication of unmet needs, addressed with empathy and proactive support.
A woman and a child are making christmas cookies in a kitchen.
December 16, 2024
Involve children in holiday preparations to build life skills, independence, and joy with simple, hands-on activities that promote calm and cooperation.
Materials Spotlight: The History Question Charts
August 26, 2024
Montessori History Question Charts spark exploration & research, guiding children in learning about civilizations through engaging, organized questions.
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