by Cathie Perolman | MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting, Montessori students
Q: As I begin to investigate Montessori schools for my preschooler, I hear two different philosophies about special classes provided outside of the regular Montessori curriculum. Both ‘camps’ seem proud of their position. But it seems vague to me. Why would a school choose not to have special classes for children unless they are just […]
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by Cathie Perolman | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Psychology
Dear Cathie: The topic of bullying seems to be all over the press. My child has just started preschool, but I want to be proactive in being sure that my child does not become either a bully or the victim of bullying. Is it too soon to think about this now? — A Proactive Mom […]
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by Cathie Perolman | Family Resources, Kindergarten, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Montessori students, School Resources
Dear Cathie: My three-year-old is starting Montessori school in the fall, and they want her to go every day. The school has a three-day-a-week option, and that seems to be plenty of time in school to me. I know that very young children do advanced academic things in a Montessori school, and while I want […]
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by Cathie Perolman | Family Resources, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Materials, Montessori Parenting, Montessori students, Montessori Teachers
Dear Cathie, We are starting to look at schools for our child who will be three years old this summer. While we are drawn to the Montessori Schools we have visited and the activities we see there, we are finding the price quite off setting. Can you make any justification for the price of a preschool education? Also we see such […]
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by Cathie Perolman | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life
Dear Cathie: My daughter loves playing in her cousin’s play kitchen. Whenever we are over there, she gravitates to that activity and spends a lot of time there. We have visited quite a few Montessori programs, and we notice that they do not have a play cooking area. We thought the Montessori Method encouraged children […]
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by Cathie Perolman | Family Resources, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, School Resources
Dear Cathie, I have been considering using flashcards with my young toddler. I read that children can do amazing things by using the flashcard method, and I want to give my child every opportunity to reach her potential! Some of my friends are doing this and say it is a great way to spend time […]
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by Cathie Perolman | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, School Resources
Dear Cathie: Q: As I begin to investigate Montessori schools for my preschooler, I hear two different philosophies about special classes provided outside of the regular Montessori curriculum. Both ‘camps’ seem proud of their position. But it seems vague to me. Why would a school choose not to have special classes for children unless they are […]
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by Cathie Perolman | Family Resources, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting
Dear Cathie, Our family is planning to welcome a new baby in a few months and while we are very excited and thrilled we are worrying about the transition for our preschool child. We are wondering about what the plan should be at the Montessori school. What should we expect from the school and what changes might […]
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by Cathie Perolman | Family Resources, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Montessori students
Dear Cathie, My wife and I are looking at preschools for our active three-year-old for next fall. We know that he loves to be “on the move” and is happiest when he is doing something. That is why we thought a Montessori school might be a good fit. We expected to see a big open space […]
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