January 19, 2017
One element of authentic Montessori schools that often surprises parents new to the philosophy is the schools’ use of mixed age groups. Instead of placing students […]
December 25, 2016
Many parents of children who attend public schools express frustration that their kids refuse to talk about the school day. Yet, parental involvement in education is […]
December 18, 2016
Two of the principles of Montessori education is that children must first acquire foundational skills before moving on to more challenging material and that they learn […]
December 11, 2016
The Elementary Program at Starwood Academy of Frisco supports children’s natural inquisitiveness by offering them an individualized, self-paced learning experience. At our Montessori school in Frisco, […]
November 27, 2016
Ages two through three are a sensitive period for speech and language development. Toddlers begin to rapidly acquire new words and they develop the means to […]
November 20, 2016
The Montessori Method is designed to place students in charge of their own learning; to develop intrinsically motivated and self-reliant learners; and to prepare students to […]
November 13, 2016
While your child was in the Toddler Program at a Montessori school, he or she gradually became more comfortable with the classroom environment and began to […]
November 6, 2016
Unless you were educated in a Montessori school and already understand the many benefits of a Montessori education for your child, there’s a good chance you’re […]