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10 Montessori-Inspired Phrases to Use When Your Child is Being ‘Mean’
Probably one of the most worrying things to witness as a parent is seeing your perfect little angel turn into a mean machine that bites,
Best Kitchen Utensils and Tools for Little Kids
For most parents, the idea of having little kids in the kitchen is a major no-no. It’s bound for disaster as kids can get messy
Easy Montessori at Home Activities for 2-Year-Olds
Two-year-olds are fun to deal with because there is a lot of development going on – from their motor skills to language skills. They are
Seven Little Ways to Create a Montessori Home Environment
The Montessori approach to teaching has been around for a long time, but it continues to gain popularity as many parents discover the benefits to
Activities for Kids to Practice Kindness and Compassion
Yes, kindness can be taught. But it is important to start this at a young age so that your child can learn the importance of
10 Simple Activities to Teach Problem-Solving to Your Preschooler
Problem-solving skills are one of the cognitive skills that your child will learn and develop during the early years of life. It is important to
10 Best Websites to Find Montessori Free Printable Documents
The Montessori Method has gained a lot of attention and popularity since it was introduced as a new method of learning. The ability to give
How To Be An Effective Montessori Parent?
Finding and implementing a good parenting philosophy for your child is one way to make our children find greater success in the future. An approach
Montessori Theory: 4 Planes of Development Explained
The Montessori approach to learning is notable for its ability to take cues from the child’s natural development and progression. There is no better proof
Montessori vs. Waldorf: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to choosing an alternative education model for your child, there are often two popular choices: Waldorf vs Montessori. Each of these programs
7 Phrases to Diffuse Toddler Frustration
Dealing with toddler frustration is never easy. As a parent or teacher, this is one of those instances that challenge your patience to the limit.
Choosing a Montessori School
The Montessori approach to teaching is founded on children’s interests to build their own learning paths. This philosophy is the secret to the success of
Montessori Basics: 7 Essentials of a Toddler Classroom
The learning philosophy of any Montessori school is geared towards developing children with well-rounded learning. The idea is to trust students that they are capable
A Montessori Approach to “Clean-up Time”
Fact: kids are wild and messy. They may be small in size but they can cause quite a big mess. Keeping up with their mess
Montessori Tips for Toilet Learning (Potty Training)
Potty training can be intimidating, both for the child and the parent. For some parents (if not most) it can be the most frustrating thing
Close-Ended vs. Open-Ended Toys in Montessori
It’s a fact that children can learn and discover the world as much through play. Unstructured play is beneficial for kids both physically and mentally,
WHAT IS ONE TO ONE CORRESPONDENCE? (AND HOW TO TEACH IT)
One to one correspondence is the foundation of early learning in children. This is a crucial approach with which all other skills they learn come
12 reasons why parents are using Montessori at home during COVID-19
Distance learning during the coronavirus pandemic has led many parents to consider the Montessori Method to help their children cope with at-home education. What is
Ten Ways To Help Your Preschooler Learn To Read
Your preschooler has mastered the ABCs, can count to 20, and is a pro at colors and shapes. Once these basic skills are attained, your
How to get Your Kids to Listen to you
When toddlers start preschool it can be hard on the parent, the child and the teacher. While this is certainly an exciting milestone – for your child,
Productive Activities for Children During CoronaVirus Lockdown
The Coronavirus pandemic has put a lot of people’s lives to a halt. The impact is felt the world over and this is forcing children out of school (as m
How to get Your Kids to Listen to you
Even the most well-behaved children can have selective hearing at times. One day they don’t seem to even recognize that you’re speaking. The next, they
How To Handle Separation Anxiety: A Montessori Approach
When toddlers start preschool it can be hard on the parent, the child and the teacher. While this is certainly an exciting milestone – for your child,
10 Activities to Build Your Kindergartener’s Self-Confidence
Everyone can benefit from more self-confidence. But very young children need some guidance as they learn to believe in themselves. As adults, we can help
How to Calm a Child Without iPads
When your child starts crying, the easiest thing to do is to switch on the television, give them your iPad / tablet or phone. However,
Montessori Secret Revealed: Making Mistakes is a Good Thing
How many times have you had the opportunity to try something new but were too afraid of failure?
And then a great opportunity is lost.
5 EASY Steps on How to ‘Follow the Child’.
There are so many Montessori terms that are used that may not be so easy for everyone to understand. One such term is ‘Follow the
Child’s Sensitive Period: Your Window Of Opportunity
A sensitive period is a window of opportunity for children to learn about specific skills, during their first six years of life. It’s the time when they learn to master certain skills, effortlessly.
12 Must Know Parenting Tips During This Pandemic
These are not easy times for you and your children. Here are 12 Tips on how to best parent your children during this pandemic. We
5 Montessori Principles That Transform Children
Hands-on Learning Montessori discovered that children like to move around and find it difficult to sit still. Instead of forcing children to listen to the
Montessori vs Kindergarten: Key Differences in Style of Learning
Anyone new to the Montessori education often find themselves asking this question: “What makes Montessori different?” The answer is a lot of things! This is
Criticism of Montessori Method: 7 Truths About Student-Centered Learning
Finding the best school that can offer quality education to your children is a vision for all parents. It is important that you choose a
Maria Montessori
Many teachers and parents get into immense power struggle with their children. The common complain is that “The children are not listening”.
Why Does Montessori Education Stand Out?
There are different elements that make the Montessori Approach stand out. In this video post, we are exploring four of them. ➽ The Whole Child
Three Steps to Better Develop Your Child’s Vocabulary
Did you know that children in Montessori schools have far better vocabulary than in other schools? There is a very good reason for it and here is the secret…
How We Teach Geography to a 3++ Years old
Is it even possible to teach Geography to your 3++ Years old?
One of the reasons I love Montessori – it teaches you the complex in the simplest way.
With the Montessori Method, Geography is taught to children in a very unique way.
Montessori Philosophy: The Spiritual Preparation of the Teacher
How often have we discussed about the spiritual preparation of the teacher in the same context?
Discovering the Right Teacher for Your School
Finding the right teacher for your preschool can be difficult. It’s crucial to make sure this person is fit for your school and your children.
Sibling Rivalry – how to identify and manage it
I had a very interesting time a few weeks ago where I was privileged to observe a family with three children (all boys, ages 9, 7 and 5).
Do You Know Your Child’s Temperament?
Every person has their own way of responding to things that happen to them. For example, some children are shy around new people or in a new environment while some others are happy to mingle and socialise. That is their temperament.
12 Qualities Of A Good Preschool Teacher
Do you have what it takes to be a great Preschool Teacher?
Read through these 12 qualities and see how you rate yourself as a potential or existing preschool teacher
12 Ways to Talk so Your Child Will Listen
Many teachers and parents get into immense power struggle with their children. The common complain is that “The children are not listening”.
Parents… Do you spend time with your child?
When parents hold their child for the first time in their life, they imagine spending a lot of time with their baby, showing how much they love them and doing every thing they can to give them the best.
3 Mistakes To Avoid When Presenting Montessori Materials
Many parents and teachers are implementing Montessori materials with their children at home and in the classrooms.
6 Reasons Why Montessori Works For Autistic Children
April is World Autism Awareness month, which is why it is very appropriate for me to share with you the 6 Reasons why Montessori method works very well for Autistic children.
How To Implement Montessori’s Famous ‘Silence Game’ In Your Classroom
This is the best game to play when your class is super noisy and you need to do something to quiet down your children. It works like magic!
The 7 Critical Things To Provide Your Child In The First Five Years Of Life
What can you do to ensure that your children grow up to be intellectually smart and emotionally balanced individuals?
Some Facts About Maria Montessori That You May Not Be Aware Of
To this day, Maria Montessori’s birthday is celebrated in Italy on a very grand scale. She is highly respected as she changed the way society thinks about women and has paved the way for women’s education in the country.
What Maria Montessori says about the ‘Naughty Child’
Why does a child rebel, throw tantrums and get distressed when they don’t understand something?
Why did the UK ROYALS send Prince George to a Montessori Preschool
There is just so much happening in a Montessori classroom and teaching happens very differently to a traditional classroom…
Are All Montessori International Certifications Recognised?
One of the most frequently asked questions about our Diploma program in Montessori Education is “Will my Montessori certification be recognised internationally?”
The 3 Steps To Snapping A Classroom Full Of Kids Into Order
Not able to implement the lessons in the class most of the time due to the out-of-control behaviours of the children?
Why Our Students Love Us…
Your Diploma Course has made me have much more understanding of myself, my children’s development and unique needs. I am absolutely impressed by the content of the course. It is very thorough, interactive, well-presented and allows for differentiated learning. I can really see how parents, passionate preschool Principals or Teachers could also highly benefit from joining this course with Sunshine Teachers' Training. I particularly enjoyed being guided and supported by your professional trainers throughout my learning journey. I have started my own Montessori area at home and my children are already highly benefiting from it.
