When I first learned about Montessori, we had just welcomed our second son and I was in the midst of trying to figure out where my then 3-year-old son was going to go to preschool. He had been attending a 3-day-a-week autism therapy school for early intervention and was about to complete his time there …
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Homeschooling isn’t a new concept, but it sure has gained momentum over the last few years. But, is it effective? What does the research say? You might be surprised to learn that while only 7% of American students were homeschooled in 2021 (an increase from 4%), over three quarters (78%!) of these students perform better …
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Should your family homeschool or should you send your child to a school? This question has crossed the minds of many parents in the past few years. So I am here to share with you my thoughts on whether it’s best to home educate or to send the child to school. Together with my husband, …
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Learning the geographical features of the continent is fun and engaging with hands-on activities. In this post, I am going to share how we were discovering the physical features of Australia with a salt-dough map. When we study continents and countries we like to present the world view from an eagle’s eye – start from …
Have you ever found yourself struggling to keep your child busy and content during long car trips, general travel, flights, or in a waiting room? Gadgets and phones often come to the rescue and can be absolute life-savors. However, it is always a good idea to keep an entertainment pack handy and ready to go …
A homeschool space setup is an integral part of home education. How do we create a space for learning that is inviting, clutter-free, practical, budget-friendly, and efficient? Before we set up a learning environment we need to ask ourselves, what goals are we looking to achieve. Maria Montessori designed her classroom around one fundamental concept …
The best way for children to learn is by doing, and one of the ways they can do this is through toys and games. Some toys will teach them to read, write, or speak a new language; others will help them make their bed or clean the house. With the suitable toy for the task …
In this post, I am sharing our update with activities and games for ages 3-5 years old and for children who are in the lower elementary age group. Our Montessori-friendly homeschool evolves and changes all the time. And it is only natural. Children, our circumstances and priorities evolve, transform, and adapt based on many factors. …
How mysterious and exciting it is for young children to discover parts of the world that are filled with wonderous animals and snow that is present all year round? Learning geography of the world is one of the most fascinating aspects of the early childhood curriculum for preschool and kindergarten children as they can explore …
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Today I am very excited to tell you about the Montessori Tube Academy’s MTA Inclusive Club Membership. Dina offers one-of-a-kind services that facilitate the teaching and learning process in the classroom and at home. This Montessori Membership includes detailed video presentations and printable materials for teaching children from the age of 3 to 12 years …
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