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Play-based Learning
"Play activities are essential to healthy development for children and adolescents. Research shows that 75% of brain development occurs after birth. The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to [...]
The Importance of “Soft Skills” in Education
Success at school: When I was at school, my teachers, parents, and peers focused on academics as the key to success in life. It was a given that doing well in academic disciplines more or less guaranteed a successful career, [...]
The road to success is paved with failure
It is so natural to love our child and to want the best for them, all the time. But sometimes our judgement of what is best for the child may not produce the results we want. Such dissonance is especially [...]
Higher-level thinking skills in young children
Sometimes it is difficult for parents to decide if preschool is worthwhile. It seems expensive, and how does a parent know if preschool really benefits the child? A new study by the University of Chicago and UNC Chapel Hill suggests [...]
Best of the online Montessori community
If you’d like to learn more about the Montessori system and to connect with the wider community of Montessori parents and educators, the internet is the place to be! Here are some selected blogs and forums […]