The Difference Between Montessori and Daycare
Weighing up child care options? Learn about the differences between Montessori schools and daycare centers, so that you can select the best arrangement for your family
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Moving up to Children's House is an exciting milestone for Montessori toddlers. We explore some of the key things to consider as you and your child prepare for this transition.
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Why I Loved Having My Toddler in Virtual School
The mother of a former student of Guidepost virtual and current student at Guidepost at Museum Mile in New York City chatted with us about how Guidepost’s virtual offerings gave her the tools and guidance she needed to bring Montessori into her home.
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A conversation with Guidepost Montessori parents on how the flexibility and unique offerings of the school program helped their child with ASD make progress by leaps and bounds.
A Look at Montessori High School
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The Importance of Practical Life
Maria Montessori once observed that children are happiest when they are engaged in real-life, ordinary activities. They enjoy wiping down tables, sweeping floors or watering the plants at home. These tasks proved to be so important to a child’s development that Montessori added an area of the Montessori classroom devoted to these activities, and she called it Practical Life.
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