40 Reading Comprehension Questions to Ask Kids
As my six-year-old races through 1st grade, I find myself seeking ways to guide his development of reading comprehension. I am a Reading Parent for his classroom. His teacher supplied …
Positive Parenting
Why I Chose the Montessori Method for My Family
Seeing the title makes me laugh. The Montessori method chose me and my family, not the other way around. That’s how Montessori feels to me. That’s how natural the philosophy …
Conflict Resolution – How to Help Toddlers & Preschoolers Learn to Communicate Better
Ah, the age-old question: how do we help our children (and ourselves for that matter) with conflict resolution? Teaching effective methods of conflict resolution can start early in life. Respecting …
Toilet Training Tips & Tricks for Toddlers
In recent weeks I have written about helping children learn to go to the bathroom. I wrote with a sense of humor, about our obstacles, and offered communication tips. Since …
How to Prepare for Your Role as Teacher in a Montessori Classroom
One of the eye-opening experiences I had during my Montessori training was the spiritual journey that is required of teachers as they prepare for their role in the prepared environment. …
Phrases to Encourage Sharing & Sharing Activities for Kids
“Sharing” is a hot topic these days. At the end of the day, we adults all want the same thing. We want children to be kind, generous, and compassionate. We …