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M is for Montessori

Where did we come from? What's the universe made of? Why does the capital letter A look like a triangle? Who invented numbers?

The Montessori elementary curriculum is absolutely incredible. Once you hear about these great lessons, I bet you'll want to know more.

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The Greatest Montessori Lessons in the World

Where did we come from? What's the universe made of? Why does the capital letter A look like a triangle? Who invented numbers?

The Montessori elementary curriculum is absolutely incredible. Once you hear about these great lessons, I bet you'll want to know more.

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A Funky Montessori Word, Explained: Normalization

This Montessori term trips up even the most experienced guide because there is SO MUCH to unpack. What does normalization feel like in the Montessori classroom? Why did Maria keep pressing us on the importance of this normalization thing?

And ugh - the word itself is so weird. How does one make a child NORMAL ANYWAY?

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What it Really Means When Your Child Interrupts You

When you're trying to have an adult conversation for longer than 30 seconds or concentrate on a project, it can get pretty frustrating to have a little person constantly interrupting you. Let’s talk about why those interruptions are happening and strategies to help manage them. (Hint: it's all about the Montessori grace and courtesy lessons!)

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Squirrel! Your Toddler's Short Attention Span

It’s not you — your toddler really does have a short attention span. And it’s not all bad. Let’s uncover some of the possible biological reasons why your toddler is behaving so erratically and contemplate how the Montessori method can help your child learn to focus.

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Montessori 101: Start Here

New to Montessori or want to help a friend learn about Montessori? Welcome to an amazing way of life. Here are my tips for getting started learning about Montessori without getting completely overwhelmed.

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Montessori Is NOT Just For Rich People!

Maria did not create a fancy pants method of education. She studied CHILDREN. And her very first school, the Casa dei Bambini, was created especially for children whose parents were struggling financially.

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Choosing That Perfect Montessori School

You're ready to investigate what Montessori program will be the best one for your family, but it all feels so stressful. Should you homeschool instead? Or is there a perfect Montessori school out there for your child?

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Bet You Didn't Realize You Were A Homeschooler

When we clearly define what a quality education for human children encompasses, our understanding of what "school" is actually for begins to shift. In this context, everyone is kind of “homeschooling”!

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