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Celebrating a Montessori Valentine’s Day

Most of us associate Valentine’s Day with hearts, candy, cards, flowers, and telling people we love them. But...

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Parenting the Toddler’s Absorbent Mind

Child development knows no borders; no matter their culture or physical location, a child’s mind is ever-changing, requiring...

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Celebrate a Merry Montessori Holiday Season

2020 has been a unique and challenging year, but it has given us all the more reason to...

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A Montessori-Inspired Thanksgiving

‘Tis the season for turkey, decorating, and celebrating gratitude! Even though Thanksgiving will look and feel very different...

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Grace, Courtesy, & Safety During Halloween

Just like so many other events and activities, Halloween is going to look a bit different this year....

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This or That: Critical Decision Making

Whether you realize it or not, we are constantly thinking and making decisions every day. As adults, we...

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How We Deal With Toddler Tantrums at School

You’ve probably heard of the “Terrible Twos.” It’s those wonderful years between 18 months and 4 years old...

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Establishing Peace in Education

Maria Montessori once said: “Establishing lasting peace is the work of education.” At Meadow Montessori Schools, we pride...

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Is My Child Color Blind?

When my son started having difficulty in school, I never gave color blindness a thought. He had difficulty...

Eating for Brain Power

Eating for Brain Power Eating the right foods can improve your child’s school performance, memory, and concentration. The...