A close look at the Montessori Approach
Dr Montessori based her educational methods on scientific observation of children’s learning processes. Guided by her discovery that children teach themselves, Dr Montessori designed a “prepared environment” in which children could freely choose from a number of developmentally appropriate activities.
How to build resilience as a parent
As a parent, partner, worker and friend you’re bound to encounter different challenges at different times, and your ability to deal with these ups and downs, and move on positively, is the ultimate life skill.
How gifted preschoolers are supported in the early learning environment
Every child has their own special talents and endearing personality traits, but when it comes to ‘giftedness’, some preschoolers exhibit abilities and development that are more advanced than other children their age.
5 Ways to Make Your Kid Feel Special
Even 10 minutes of uninterrupted quality time or a single act done intentionally can make a child feel special, seen, and loved. This list goes to show that even the busiest parent can find the time to communicate “I love you” in small, special ways to their kids.
How Parents Help Grow (or Hurt) Leadership Skills in Kids
Some kids are natural leaders. Other children learn how to be a leader like they learn how to play a sport or an instrument.
5 Things That Build Resilience in Kids
Resilience can be particularly difficult to build in children for that very reason. They don’t have the skills to have a “never give up” attitude, so they have to learn them as they go. Which is as much fun as it sounds.
5 Amazing Ways Learning Through Play Benefits Children
The benefits for children learning through play are endless ? children will learn something new each time they play! Here are 5 of those endless benefits of play-based learning:
How to discipline the Montessori way
Do you have an active toddler or a strong-willed pre-schooler? Are you wondering how to guide your child, how to help your child to begin to control her impulses or to respect some “necessary “rules?
How to foster your child’s independence?
When we think about independence, we picture our child being able to dress and undress, pour her own drink and prepare her own snack.
