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(How to Keep Your Four Granddaughters Occupied and off Their Phones) My husband and I recently painted our kitchen. Many different shades of green were tried on various walls until we settled on the perfect shade. However, we were left with four different sample testers. I’m very conscious of not wasting just about anything and did not want to toss them. What could I possibly use them for? The answer came through: a project to try out with my four granddaughters. (We have two granddaughters...

by Friends of the Montessori Family Alliance A MONTESSORI MOM'S GUIDE Hello fellow Montessori parents, I'm Sarah, a seasoned Montessori mom. As parents, we've experienced the joy, curiosity, and sometimes even a bit of confusion that comes with the Montessori journey. I remember the first time I was invited to observe my daughter Gabriella's class, I was both excited and unsure about what to expect. Over the years, I've learned that these observations offer a unique window into our...

Editor’s Note: Although Montessori’s Nido program is not offered at all Montessori schools, it is specially designed for infants. Relationships, collaboration, and community are pillars of Montessori Nido programs. As an infant guide, I know that secure attachment with children under the age of three lays a foundation for social and emotional wellness for the rest of a child’s life and I am equipped from my training to gracefully accomplish this heavy feat within the classroom. I also know...

by Tim Seldin and Lorna McGrath, an excerpt from Montessori For Every Family, published by DK Press, © 2021 The kitchen is often the hub of family life, a place where family members gather to prepare food, to talk, and to be close to one another. Young children, in particular, enjoy helping out in the kitchen and spending time with parents while they work there. Easily accessible plates, cups, bowls, and eating utensils encourage independence in your young child. Ages and Stages 18 months–6...