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Let Them Be Here
At morning drop-off, you say to your child, “I’m picking you up early today.” You know exactly what you mean. You’re coming at 2:30 instead of 3:15. But your child may hear something very different: I’m leaving soon. Maybe in 15 minutes. Maybe after
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When Will My Child Start Reading?
Wondering when your child will learn to read? Explore how Montessori builds the language, sound awareness, and confidence that help reading develop at each child’s own pace.
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The Moveable Alphabet: Unlocking Language
In the Montessori 3-6 environment, the Cursive Moveable Alphabet is an essential material that invites young children to explore written language — long before they can comfortably hold a pencil. This
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Small Social Bumps on the Road to Friendship
From time to time, parents of children in our 3–6 classrooms come to us with a worry: “My child says no one will play with them,” or “They say they don’t have any friends at school.” It can be hard to
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It’s Not Just a Cup of Coffee!
At Countryside, our 5th and 6th grade students take full responsibility for planning and running fundraisers to support the annual 6th grade trip. While the goal is to raise money, the real value lies
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A Snapshot – Sensorial Materials in the 3 – 6 year-old Classrooms
Sensorial materials are the heartbeat of a Montessori classroom. Designed to refine a child’s senses, these materials allow young learners to explore their environment through sight, sound, touc
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