by Beth Niemann | Nov 1, 2022 | Parent Resources
As your child begins their Montessori journey, you may find yourself wondering what the pink tower is. Or perhaps they’ve been talking about golden beads when they do addition, and you find yourself saying “golden what?”. Or maybe even, they don’t tell you anything...
by Beth Niemann | Oct 24, 2022 | Toddler
“Teach me to do it myself!” Putting on their own coat independently is one way your young child can feel competent, and a child who feels capable without needing to rely on Mom and Dad for everything is a child who is developing self-confidence. We use a technique...
by Beth Niemann | Oct 20, 2022 | Elementary
The first days of school involve a lot of setting of expectations and goals, and we’ve begun this year in part by discussing the idea of a mission statement for Upper Elementary. We began by discussing in detail the mission statement for Crescent Ridge Academy...
by Beth Niemann | Sep 27, 2022 | Montessori Practice
What is observation? Seeing our children with fresh eyes, removing any preconceptions or judgment. It’s a window into your child’s experience in the classroom. Maria Montessori believed that observation is necessary to understand children as individuals. She also...
by Beth Niemann | Sep 20, 2022 | Toddler
When to begin toileting: Between twelve and eighteen months is the sensitive period for beginning toilet awareness. It can begin sooner or later, depending on the child. Look for signs of readiness: An interest in cycles (bib now goes in the hamper, hamper goes to the...
