Why Writing Thank You Notes Teaches Kids Good Manners
You may or may not advocate handwritten thank you notes in your home; no doubt, you have your reasons either way. Some folks believe the practice is outdated and the idea shouldn’t be forced on unwilling kids. Others were taught when they were young that writing...
Screen Time vs. Reading: How They Affect Your Child’s Brain
A recent study conducted by researchers at the Cincinnati Children’s Research Foundation looked at differences in brain activity comparing the times children spent on screens (TV, smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers) versus reading a book. They used...
10 BIG Differences between Montessori and Traditional Education
1. Spontaneous Joy, 2. Help to Life – Education, 3. Absorbent Mind, 4. Sensitive Periods, 5. Individual Differences, 6. Prepared Environment, 7. Freedom of Choice, 8. Liberty and Discipline, From the Montessori Classroom What is the difference between Montessori and...
Students Prosper with Montessori Method
This article, published in Scientific American, examines the differences between a Montessori and a traditional education on academic performance and social skills: Nearly 100 years ago, a physician opened a school in a poor section of Rome. In doing so, Maria...
4 Tips for Discussing Current Events with Children
Often the things children see and hear on the news or on websites that cover the news may be confusing and alarming. Even if you don’t let your children read or watch the news, they may hear about events from other children at school. With some preparation, you can...
Studies Shed Light on Merits of Montessori Education
By The Hechinger Report, Contributor MONTESSORI SCHOOLS HAVE many loyal devotees and they're certainly rising in popularity among American parents. But are they any better than traditional schools, or other progressive teaching philosophies? You'd think we'd know the...
What Every Teacher Wants To Tell Parents
By Zuurah Karungi & Sarah Aanyu Parents, teachers, peers and environment contribute a lot in nurturing and shaping children, and who they become as adults. Like an African proverb says; it takes a village to raise a child. This is a serious role that should not be...
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