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Two toddlers smiling and working together with Montessori materials at a low classroom table. Is My Child Ready for Preschool?

Is My Child Ready for Preschool? A Developmental Guide for Ages 2–5

Is my child ready for preschool? Preschool readiness is not about letters or numbers. It is about independence, emotional development, and finding an environment that supports your child’s natural growth from ages 2 to 5.

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Children sitting together at a small table in a Montessori classroom, eating snacks on placemats with real plates, cups, and utensils.

How to Montessori During the Holidays: 8 Ways to Slow Down Without Losing Your Center

The holidays often slow life down while making everything feel fuller at the same time. This guide shares eight Montessori-aligned ways to help children stay ...
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Young child in a Montessori classroom carefully folding a cloth as part of a practical life activity. Drying rack and water materials are visible in the background.

When Should I Start Montessori? A Parent’s Complete Guide

When should you start Montessori? This guide helps parents understand when and how to start Montessori in a way that fits their child and family.
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Former Higher Ground Eduction owned campus Guidepost Montessori at Williamsburg in Brooklyn New York. Higher Ground Education Bankruptcy.

Guidepost Montessori Reflects as Higher Ground Education Emerges from Bankruptcy

Guidepost Global Education acknowledges Higher Ground Education’s emergence from Chapter 11 as a moment to close a shared chapter and move forward with clarity.
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Children sitting together at a small table in a Montessori classroom, eating snacks on placemats with real plates, cups, and utensils.

Raising Good Humans. How Grace and Courtesy Take Root with Montessori

If you have ever watched your child pause before speaking, ...
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Two toddlers smiling and working together with Montessori materials at a low classroom table. Is My Child Ready for Preschool?

Independence the Montessori Way: What Parents Should Look For at Home and in the Classroom

Montessori independence begins long before a child can speak. This article guides parents through each stage of development and shows how independence grows year by ...
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Montessori Playroom

7 Steps to Setting Up a Montessori Playroom That Truly Works for Your Child

Create a Montessori playroom that supports independence, focus, and real family life. These simple steps help you build a space your child will love.
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A bright Montessori Children’s House classroom with low wooden shelves displaying Sensorial materials such as the Pink Tower, Brown Stair, knobbed cylinders, geometric solids, and color tablets. A large patterned rug covers the floor, and framed artwork hangs on the wall above the materials.

The Montessori Children’s House: Key Insights Every Parent Needs Now

The Montessori Children’s House is a world built entirely for the child. Designed for ages 3 to 6, these preschool and kindergarten years form the ...
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