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The Practical Life area is a cornerstone that not only defines a Montessori classroom, it fulfills the child’s inner plea of “Help me to do it myself!”

If you want to try Montessori at home, the first step is setting up your home with tools that foster greater independence for your child. These five items are all designed to give your little one increased independence at home (while still being safe!). Setting up your home with tools that foster independence can do

At Guidepost Montessori, we recognize that cultivating a spirit of gratitude in young children is not always easy, but it is a profound gift that can shape their outlook on life. How can you nurture this essential virtue in your child at home? By emphasizing independence, practical life skills, mindfulness, and respect for our shared

1. What is the Guidepost Mission? At Guidepost, our mission is to support each child in achieving her own independence. To do this, we help her gain the knowledge, build the skills, and craft the personal character she needs to flourish. Above all, our goal is to cultivate joy—in the pursuit of knowledge, in effort

Infancy is a time of rapid development and change. From the moment a baby is born, she starts learning about her world and increasing her ability to be independent in it. Almost overnight, then, she makes amazing progress. She suddenly starts rolling over, goes from crawling to walking, or says her first words. It can

Toddlerhood is often an intense time, for the child and for her parents! Suddenly, she is able to walk, to go where she pleases, and even run from those who are seeking her. She is also able to talk, to voice her opinions and feelings, and declare ‘no!’ to the things she doesn’t want or

At all of Guidepost Montessori’s 120+ schools, we share an unwavering goal: to nurture a profound and lasting love of learning within each child, one that transcends the boundaries of the classroom and enriches each child’s life far beyond the school walls. At Guidepost, we recognize that fostering a sense of joy in education is

By the time a child is 2.5 to 3 and ready to enter a Guidepost Montessori Children’s House (preschool/kindergarten), she has already made great strides in achieving independence. She can walk and use her hands to explore the world. She can understand others and talk, communicating her own thoughts, feelings, and opinions. She has even

Right from birth, your child begins embarking on a journey of discovery and growth that is marked by milestones. From sitting up, to walking, to reading and beyond, children conquer each milestone with determination and unwavering support from their caregivers and guides as they progress toward achieving independence. At Guidepost Montessori, we collaborate closely with

In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to spotlight two remarkable guides from Guidepost at Evanston. About 30 minutes north of downtown Chicago, our Evanston campus serves children from 6 weeks to 6 years old in their Nido (nursery), Toddler, and Children’s House (preschool / kindergarten) programs. There are so many incredible guides to