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The Core Principles of Montessori Education Explained

Discover the core Montessori principles that support independence, motivation, and early childhood development.   Montessori education is guided by clear and intentional principles that support the development of the whole child. Rather than focusing solely on...

Why Independence is at the Heart of Montessori Education

Learn how Montessori education fosters independence, confidence, and responsibility.   Independence is one of the most valuable gifts we can give a young child. In Montessori education, independence is not rushed or forced. It is carefully supported through guidance,...

What is Toilet Learning in Montessori Education?  

Learn how Montessori toilet learning supports independence, confidence, and self-care skills for young children.   Toilet learning is a significant milestone in early childhood, and in Montessori education, it is approached with respect, patience, and a focus on...

When is the right time to start schooling?

Increasingly high-quality early childhood education has been linked to having a positive influence on a child’s development and school readiness by providing valuable educational and social experiences. Recent research shows that 85% of a child’s brain develops in the...

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Teach and Honor This Memorial Day

Who doesn’t love a nice three-day weekend? For many Americans, Memorial Day marks the official beginning of summer; time for pools to open, barbecues with friends and playing in the surf. However, to military families, the meaning runs much deeper. Memorial Day is the...

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First Aid Tips for Ticks

Boo-boos, and bug bites – oh my! This summer, keep your child safe in the great outdoors. Some experts have warned that 2017 could be a bad year for the disease-carrying ticks. However, before you forbid your child from going outside, and locking your windows and...

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The Benefits of Setting Limits

Ahh, summer break, and if your house was anything like mine, some of the limits and boundaries had relaxed or went out the window altogether. I noticed it; I’m sure my son noticed it and certainly, my sanity or the lack thereof, noticed it. But, it was summer. Limits...

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What is peace education?

Peace education is inherent in every level of the Montessori curriculum. Generally defined, peace education is the process of acquiring the values, the knowledge, and developing attitudes, skills, and behaviors to live in harmony with oneself, others and with the...

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Montessori Language Development

Our Montessori Language Development Program in Rockville Language development is ingrained in everyday life and therefore encouraged in a Montessori classroom through freedom of conversation, self-expression, and communication between peers, children, and adults. The...

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Caretakers vs. Caring: Meaningful Difference

You love and care for your children. You would give your last breath to save their life. You work hard, only wanting to provide the very best for them, both financially and emotionally. You lose sleep worrying about them, sacrifice self-luxuries in order to buy for...

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What Parents Say

We believe that clear communication with parents is essential to the child’s wellbeing. It is particularly important during the early preschool years when children reach and surpass many developmental milestones. Naturally, we work diligently to help each of the children to be best taken care of.  That is the reason why the parents give us  best reviews. Here are a few of them.