Sometimes, people think Montessori at home has to look a certain way. Picture white IKEA shelves with neatly arranged wooden toys on them, beige walls, a neutral rug. These are the Montessori home environments we see the most on social media. For parents who are new to Montessori, this visual appeal fuels the misconception that […]
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Asking your child to hug grandma feels harmless. Here is what Montessori understands about teaching children body autonomy and why those small moments matter more than we think.
Montessori activities for the summer hit differently than they do during the school year. There’s no routine to protect, no morning rush, no countdown to pickup. Just long days, a kid with energy to burn, and way more time to actually do the things you’ve been pinning and saving and meaning to try. This is
Montessori understood that when infants are given the floor instead of containment, development unfolds not through stimulation or positioning, but through self-initiated movement that builds agency, concentration, and restraint from the body outward.
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Hear from Blanca M. Velázquez-Martin, via @whole.child.home, about how she uses Positive Discipline with her toddler at home. Rally her expertise as a Licensed Professional Counselor Providing a consistent approach to discipline between school and home is essential to a child’s sense of routine and order. Many Montessori families seeking such consistency follow the principles
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Ms. Bridgette, Lead Guide and certified trainer in Positive Discipline offers concrete solutions for how parents can navigate challenging behaviors and emotions If true discipline is about teaching, not punishing, then what practical tips and tools should we reach for instead when it comes to discipline in parenting? Ms. Bridgette, Lead Guide at Guidepost Montessori, is a certified
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The holidays often slow life down while making everything feel fuller at the same time. This guide shares eight Montessori-aligned ways to help children stay grounded, independent, and calm when routines shift and days feel different.
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Create a Montessori playroom that supports independence, focus, and real family life. These simple steps help you build a space your child will love.
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Ever wonder why Montessori classrooms teach scissor skills so early? At Guidepost Montessori, we turn small snips into big learning moments—building focus, coordination, and independence safely.
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Learn about how you can introduce Montessori into your home from the day your baby is born Montessori education is most commonly associated with Montessori schools, but it’s not limited to those four walls. Anyone – parents, caregivers, educators – can make a Montessori environment at home. Those first few moments after becoming a parent
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